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Editorial
October 11, 1808
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from New-York, October 4, satirically critiques the Citizen newspaper's contradictory speculation on a Monroe-Clinton presidential ticket in Virginia, questioning potential intrigue to elevate Clinton over Monroe.
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New-York, October 4.
PALPABLE CONTRADICTION.
MONROE AND CLINTON.
Observe for a moment, the Citizen of this morning. In a few days the contending factions will be silenced.
From Monroe's Address.
"It is expected that the friends of Col. Monroe, will support George Clinton for the Vice Presidency. We have no doubt but this station would be as cheerfully filled by that venerable patriot under Col. Monroe, as under Mr. Madison, and we believe infinitely more so. WE TRUST, therefore, that the attention of the nation will henceforth be directed to the election of those distinguished patriots."
That is,
J. Monroe, President, Virginia.
G. Clinton, Vice President. New York.
Next examine, the observations of the poor American Citizen.
"On laying the above address before the readers of the Citizen, it may be proper to remark that if the Monroe ticket succeed in Virginia, which is probable, Gov. Clinton will in Virginia, be voted for as President, and Mr. Monroe as Vice President."....Citizen.
If the Monroe ticket succeeds in Virginia, then Clinton will succeed as President.
How does Mas'er Citizen know that?
Does an intrigue to that effect exist?
Colonel Monroe, must play the "second fiddle!"
Such is the substance of the morning's paper.
"Pauvre Diable," is all that we can say.
Go down is the SENTENCE.
N.B. The preceding is from the Pub. Adv.—Citizen Cheetham is profoundly acquainted indeed with the politics of Virginia!!
Enquirer.
PALPABLE CONTRADICTION.
MONROE AND CLINTON.
Observe for a moment, the Citizen of this morning. In a few days the contending factions will be silenced.
From Monroe's Address.
"It is expected that the friends of Col. Monroe, will support George Clinton for the Vice Presidency. We have no doubt but this station would be as cheerfully filled by that venerable patriot under Col. Monroe, as under Mr. Madison, and we believe infinitely more so. WE TRUST, therefore, that the attention of the nation will henceforth be directed to the election of those distinguished patriots."
That is,
J. Monroe, President, Virginia.
G. Clinton, Vice President. New York.
Next examine, the observations of the poor American Citizen.
"On laying the above address before the readers of the Citizen, it may be proper to remark that if the Monroe ticket succeed in Virginia, which is probable, Gov. Clinton will in Virginia, be voted for as President, and Mr. Monroe as Vice President."....Citizen.
If the Monroe ticket succeeds in Virginia, then Clinton will succeed as President.
How does Mas'er Citizen know that?
Does an intrigue to that effect exist?
Colonel Monroe, must play the "second fiddle!"
Such is the substance of the morning's paper.
"Pauvre Diable," is all that we can say.
Go down is the SENTENCE.
N.B. The preceding is from the Pub. Adv.—Citizen Cheetham is profoundly acquainted indeed with the politics of Virginia!!
Enquirer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Monroe Clinton Ticket
Virginia Election
Political Factions
Press Speculation
Partisan Intrigue
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Monroe
G. Clinton
Citizen Cheetham
Mr. Madison
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Citizen Newspaper's Speculation On Monroe Clinton Presidential Ticket
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Political Intrigue Claims
Key Figures
J. Monroe
G. Clinton
Citizen Cheetham
Mr. Madison
Key Arguments
Monroe's Address Supports Clinton For Vice Presidency Under Monroe As President
Citizen Claims If Monroe Ticket Succeeds In Virginia, Clinton Would Be Voted President And Monroe Vice President
Questions Existence Of Intrigue To Make Monroe Play 'Second Fiddle'
Mocks Citizen's Knowledge Of Virginia Politics