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Editorial
July 29, 1847
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
The paper defends its neutral reporting of the Recorder's article and treatment of Gen. Scott against the Republican's accusations of innuendo, affirming high regard for Scott's military talents and character from personal acquaintance.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the same editorial piece criticizing the Republican and discussing Gen. Scott.
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his subordinates, until we know how far mistaken notions, or true policy, may have shaped their conduct. We gave the article from the Recorder—the sentiments of which the Republican thinks "are just"—as an article of news, and as containing the views of one whose opinions we respect. We dealt in no "innuendoes," nor have we any "cloven foot" to conceal or display.
Our treatment of Gen. Scott seems to be a matter of peculiar concern to the Republican. We beg at once to relieve its solicitude, by saying that we have the highest opinion of the military genius of that officer, and the greatest respect and esteem for his character as a man—a character, the noble qualities of which are known to us by long and friendly intercourse, and we defy the Republican to produce any paragraph from our paper, inconsistent with the personal relations which such an avowal implies.
Our treatment of Gen. Scott seems to be a matter of peculiar concern to the Republican. We beg at once to relieve its solicitude, by saying that we have the highest opinion of the military genius of that officer, and the greatest respect and esteem for his character as a man—a character, the noble qualities of which are known to us by long and friendly intercourse, and we defy the Republican to produce any paragraph from our paper, inconsistent with the personal relations which such an avowal implies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Gen. Scott
Republican Criticism
Military Genius
Personal Respect
No Innuendoes
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Scott
Republican
Recorder
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Republican's Criticism Of Reporting On Gen. Scott
Stance / Tone
Defensive Affirmation Of Respect For Gen. Scott
Key Figures
Gen. Scott
Republican
Recorder
Key Arguments
No Innuendoes Or Hidden Agendas In Reporting
Highest Opinion Of Gen. Scott's Military Genius
Great Respect For Gen. Scott's Character Based On Long Intercourse
Views Recorder's Sentiments As Just And Respectable