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Editorial
July 31, 1833
The Arkansas Advocate
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Editorial defends a citizen's account of Col. Sevier's disgraceful conduct in Little Rock on the 15th inst., confirming he encouraged violence against Mr. Cummins during an altercation; editor offers to testify.
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Col. Sevier, at Little Rock.
In another column, the reader will find a communication over the signature of "A Citizen of Little Rock," portraying the conduct of Col. Sevier at this place, on Monday, the 15th inst. The friends of Col. Sevier are making a great noise about it, and, as a matter of course, deny its truth. We were present, and know some of the statements or charges to be true. The author was an eye-witness to the whole scene, and is a man of honor and veracity—he is the equal of Col. Sevier in every respect, and holds himself accountable to him, and him alone, for the publication. If the Party will afford the author an opportunity, (which can be done through the Editor of the Advocate), he will prove every charge made. He challenges, he dares a call for the proof in a legal manner. The author satisfied himself, before publication, that every assertion he had made could be proven. That Sevier stimulated his friends to acts of violence is true; when Mr. Cummins was attacked, he stood in the door of the grocery and exclaimed, "pick him up on two chips." This the Editor heard, and will make oath to in a court of justice. To say the least of it, Col. Sevier's conduct on that occasion was DISGRACEFUL, and ill-becoming the representative of the People.
In another column, the reader will find a communication over the signature of "A Citizen of Little Rock," portraying the conduct of Col. Sevier at this place, on Monday, the 15th inst. The friends of Col. Sevier are making a great noise about it, and, as a matter of course, deny its truth. We were present, and know some of the statements or charges to be true. The author was an eye-witness to the whole scene, and is a man of honor and veracity—he is the equal of Col. Sevier in every respect, and holds himself accountable to him, and him alone, for the publication. If the Party will afford the author an opportunity, (which can be done through the Editor of the Advocate), he will prove every charge made. He challenges, he dares a call for the proof in a legal manner. The author satisfied himself, before publication, that every assertion he had made could be proven. That Sevier stimulated his friends to acts of violence is true; when Mr. Cummins was attacked, he stood in the door of the grocery and exclaimed, "pick him up on two chips." This the Editor heard, and will make oath to in a court of justice. To say the least of it, Col. Sevier's conduct on that occasion was DISGRACEFUL, and ill-becoming the representative of the People.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Col Sevier
Little Rock
Political Conduct
Acts Of Violence
Mr Cummins
Disgraceful Behavior
Representative
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Sevier
A Citizen Of Little Rock
Mr. Cummins
Editor Of The Advocate
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Col. Sevier's Conduct In Little Rock
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Col. Sevier
Key Figures
Col. Sevier
A Citizen Of Little Rock
Mr. Cummins
Editor Of The Advocate
Key Arguments
The Communication Portrays Col. Sevier's Conduct On Monday, The 15th Inst.
Friends Of Col. Sevier Deny The Truth Of The Charges.
The Editor Was Present And Knows Some Statements To Be True.
The Author Is An Eye Witness Of Honor And Veracity, Equal To Col. Sevier.
The Author Challenges Sevier To Prove The Charges Legally.
Sevier Stimulated Friends To Acts Of Violence.
Sevier Exclaimed 'Pick Him Up On Two Chips' When Mr. Cummins Was Attacked.
The Editor Heard The Exclamation And Will Swear To It In Court.
Col. Sevier's Conduct Was Disgraceful And Ill Becoming A Representative.