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May 31, 1832
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Washington on May 25th, Mississippi Congressman Plummer confronted feeble Vermont Rep. Slade in the Rotunda, used harsh language to provoke a fight, drew a dirk, and spat in his unarmed face. Plummer was subsequently ignored by others.
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More Jacksonism.—A Washington correspondent of the N. Y. Daily Advertiser, under date of May 25th, states, that Mr. Plummer, member of congress from Mississippi, on some remarks made by Mr. Slade, of Vermont, in his place in the House, met him in the Rotunda that morning, as he was on his way to the Hall, "and knowing he was in feeble health, and of weak physical powers, sought to involve him in a quarrel, by using harsh and opprobrious language: but not being able to accomplish this object, he drew a dirk, and then spit in Mr. Slade's face. Mr. S. was entirely unarmed and defenceless.—Mr. Plummer, with a few notorious exceptions, was treated as his conduct deserved for the remaining part of the day—with marked neglect."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Assault
Political Provocation
Dirk Threat
Spitting Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Plummer
Mr. Slade
Where did it happen?
Washington Rotunda
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Plummer
Mr. Slade
Location
Washington Rotunda
Event Date
May 25th
Story Details
Mr. Plummer confronted Mr. Slade over House remarks, provoked a quarrel with harsh language, drew a dirk, and spat in his face; Slade was unarmed and feeble. Plummer faced neglect afterward.