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Letter to Editor
June 17, 1852
The Mountain Sentinel
Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
James Buchanan's 1852 telegram supports Democratic nominees Franklin Pierce and William R. King for their adherence to state-rights principles, prioritizing party ideals over personal preferences. It was intended for a ratification meeting but arrived late.
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James Buchanan.
The following telegraphic despatch from the distinguished son of the "Old Keystone State," in reply to one addressed to him by the President of the Jackson Democratic Association was received too late to be read before the Mass Ratification Meeting in Washington city. It affords us much pleasure to have the opportunity of placing among the records of the proceedings this characteristic letter from the great Pennsylvania statesman:
LANCASTER, June 10, 1852.
Sir:—In answer to your telegraphic despatch it affords me pleasure to declare that Pierce and King shall receive my cordial support. They are both devoted to the good old cause of State-rights Democracy, and are worthy to lead the Democratic forces to victory. Men are but the creatures of a day, whilst principles are eternal. A Democrat is unworthy of the name who would not waive his personal preference among good men for the sake of time-honored principles of his party.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
The following telegraphic despatch from the distinguished son of the "Old Keystone State," in reply to one addressed to him by the President of the Jackson Democratic Association was received too late to be read before the Mass Ratification Meeting in Washington city. It affords us much pleasure to have the opportunity of placing among the records of the proceedings this characteristic letter from the great Pennsylvania statesman:
LANCASTER, June 10, 1852.
Sir:—In answer to your telegraphic despatch it affords me pleasure to declare that Pierce and King shall receive my cordial support. They are both devoted to the good old cause of State-rights Democracy, and are worthy to lead the Democratic forces to victory. Men are but the creatures of a day, whilst principles are eternal. A Democrat is unworthy of the name who would not waive his personal preference among good men for the sake of time-honored principles of his party.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
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What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
James Buchanan
Franklin Pierce
William King
State Rights Democracy
Democratic Party
1852 Election
Party Principles
What entities or persons were involved?
James Buchanan
Sir
Letter to Editor Details
Author
James Buchanan
Recipient
Sir
Main Argument
buchanan declares his cordial support for pierce and king, praising their devotion to state-rights democracy and emphasizing that democrats should prioritize eternal party principles over personal preferences among worthy candidates.
Notable Details
References 'Old Keystone State' (Pennsylvania)
Intended For Mass Ratification Meeting In Washington City
Date: June 10, 1852
Highlights Principles As Eternal Vs. Men As 'Creatures Of A Day'