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January 25, 1813
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In a congressional speech, Mr. Clay sarcastically refutes claims of French influence against Mr. Cutts, who lost an election, by highlighting absurd connections to Bonaparte via Madison and Jefferson.
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NEWS for the voters in Mr. Cutts' Congressional District.
The following dignified and true statement was made by Mr. Clay, in his speech in Congress in answer to Mr. Quincy.
"An honorable member from Massachusetts had lost his election by the cry of French influence (Mr. Cutts.) The premises they assumed were these, that he had married the sister of Mr. Madison, whose husband was a particular friend of Mr. Jefferson, who some years since wore red breeches; these premises were conclusive as to the facts which were publicly asserted everywhere, that Mr. Cutts was own cousin to Bonaparte, and of course a dangerous man in the councils of the nation."
The following dignified and true statement was made by Mr. Clay, in his speech in Congress in answer to Mr. Quincy.
"An honorable member from Massachusetts had lost his election by the cry of French influence (Mr. Cutts.) The premises they assumed were these, that he had married the sister of Mr. Madison, whose husband was a particular friend of Mr. Jefferson, who some years since wore red breeches; these premises were conclusive as to the facts which were publicly asserted everywhere, that Mr. Cutts was own cousin to Bonaparte, and of course a dangerous man in the councils of the nation."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Speech
Election Loss
French Influence
Political Satire
Henry Clay
Thomas Cutts
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Mr. Cutts
Mr. Quincy
Mr. Madison
Mr. Jefferson
Bonaparte
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Mr. Clay
Mr. Cutts
Mr. Quincy
Mr. Madison
Mr. Jefferson
Bonaparte
Outcome
mr. cutts lost his election due to accusations of french influence.
Event Details
Mr. Clay made a satirical statement in Congress responding to Mr. Quincy, mocking the premises used to claim Mr. Cutts was influenced by the French through his marriage to Mr. Madison's sister and connections to Mr. Jefferson and Bonaparte.