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Domestic News August 24, 1831

The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

A report from a gentleman who saw John Randolph in London describes him as healthy but ignored due to his reputation. He stays in Cockspur Lane, awaiting the New York Magician for guidance on his return and mission report. Commentary criticizes his political ties to Jackson and acceptance of office with public funds.

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John Randolph. A gentleman from Europe, and last from London, who saw Mr. Randolph there, states, that he was to all appearance in as good health as any person who might be seen in the streets—that his character and conduct having become generally understood, he had ceased to excite the least interest of any one, and that he generally remained at his quarters in Cockspur lane, and was but very indifferently noticed. It was understood that he would remain there till the arrival of the New York Magician, to get his cue how to enact his part on his return home to render an account of his mission. If the Richmond editors have any thing later from this Russian Ministerial bore, we hope they will come out with it. As this worthy patriot of the Jackson brood never accepted office 'till it was offered, and took the first that was offered, and has pocketed some $20,000 or more of the people's hard earned money, it is but right they should be apprised of his movements, and the services he has rendered.—Baltimore Patriot.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

John Randolph London Mission Jackson Politics Cockspur Lane New York Magician

What entities or persons were involved?

John Randolph

Where did it happen?

London

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

London

Key Persons

John Randolph

Outcome

in good health; low public interest; awaiting ship for return to report on mission; criticized for accepting office and receiving $20,000+ in public funds.

Event Details

A gentleman from Europe reports seeing John Randolph in London, appearing healthy but ignored due to his understood character and conduct. He remains at quarters in Cockspur Lane, indifferently noticed, and plans to stay until the New York Magician arrives for guidance on returning home to account for his mission. Editorial commentary labels him a 'Russian Ministerial bore' and 'patriot of the Jackson brood' who accepted offered office and pocketed public money.

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