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Domestic News
August 17, 1848
The Davenport Gazette
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Hon. J. R. Giddings of Ohio is criticized for opposing the Whig National Convention's ticket, with a 1841 letter quote defending voting for slaveholders if it serves the greater good, republished by N.Y. Courier.
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Hon. J. R. Giddings of Ohio, is now one of the most active agents in fomenting hostility to the Whig ticket nominated by the Whig National Convention. In '41 he wrote a letter, in which occurred the following sensible advice,—which is quite as good now as it was then:—
"It is said by them, that it is wrong to vote for a slaveholder, or for one who will support a slaveholder. In answer, that it is their duty to do the greatest good in their power and to prevent all the evil which it is in their power to prevent; and if, to effect that object, it becomes necessary to vote for a slaveholder, it will be right, and a duty for them to do so."
N. Y. Courier.
"It is said by them, that it is wrong to vote for a slaveholder, or for one who will support a slaveholder. In answer, that it is their duty to do the greatest good in their power and to prevent all the evil which it is in their power to prevent; and if, to effect that object, it becomes necessary to vote for a slaveholder, it will be right, and a duty for them to do so."
N. Y. Courier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Ticket
J R Giddings
Slaveholder Voting
Political Opposition
Election Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. J. R. Giddings
Where did it happen?
Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ohio
Key Persons
Hon. J. R. Giddings
Event Details
Hon. J. R. Giddings of Ohio is actively fomenting hostility to the Whig ticket nominated by the Whig National Convention. In 1841, he wrote a letter containing advice that voting for a slaveholder is a duty if it achieves the greatest good and prevents evil.