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Editorial
May 26, 1866
The Weekly Standard
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
At a recent Mobile celebration, Major Wathburn proposed a toast honoring Jefferson Davis as a soldier, statesman, patriot, and prisoner, expressing that while tongues may be mute, hearts remain with him.
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A Noble Sentiment.—At the recent Mobile celebration, Major Wathburn, being called for a sentiment, said: I rise, Mr. Chairman, to propose a sentiment which need not be omitted on any occasion of this kind. I mean no treason, nor do I mean to revive any memories of the past which ought to be dead and buried. I simply offer the health of a distinguished gentleman who may be mute, but our hearts are with him. I give you, therefore, sir: "Jefferson Davis—Soldier, statesman, patriot, prisoner. Our tongues may be mute, but our hearts are with him."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Davis
Mobile Celebration
Toast
Prisoner
Patriot
Confederate Sentiment
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Wathburn
Jefferson Davis
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Toast Honoring Jefferson Davis
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Patriotic
Key Figures
Major Wathburn
Jefferson Davis
Key Arguments
No Treason Intended In Honoring Davis
Memories Of The Past Should Be Buried
Hearts Remain With The Distinguished Gentleman Despite His Muteness
Toast: Jefferson Davis—Soldier, Statesman, Patriot, Prisoner