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July 22, 1842
The Daily Madisonian
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial from the Tallahassee Floridian denounces the 27th Congress as a national disgrace, criticizing Clay Whigs for efforts to undermine President Tyler at the cost of the government and republic, sealing Clay's political fate.
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THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
From the Tallahassee Floridian.
If we mistake not, posterity will decide that the
27th Congress was a disgrace to the nation. We
wish they would adjourn. We are fearful every mail
day when we open our Washington papers, to find
we act of insanity there recorded of its legislation.
The course of the Clay Whigs, determined to pros-
trate Mr. Tyler, though they drag down the Govern-
ment—though they ruin the Republic—should be de-
nounced by every American patriot. It has sealed
Mr. Clay's fate. He is a denounced politician
From the Tallahassee Floridian.
If we mistake not, posterity will decide that the
27th Congress was a disgrace to the nation. We
wish they would adjourn. We are fearful every mail
day when we open our Washington papers, to find
we act of insanity there recorded of its legislation.
The course of the Clay Whigs, determined to pros-
trate Mr. Tyler, though they drag down the Govern-
ment—though they ruin the Republic—should be de-
nounced by every American patriot. It has sealed
Mr. Clay's fate. He is a denounced politician
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
27th Congress
Clay Whigs
President Tyler
Political Disgrace
American Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Clay
Clay Whigs
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Clay
Clay Whigs
Location
Washington
Event Date
27th Congress
Story Details
The 27th Congress is criticized as a disgrace, with Clay Whigs accused of trying to prostrate President Tyler, risking the government and republic, leading to Clay's political denunciation.