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Editorial
May 30, 1856
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Satirical critique from a Democratic paper portrays President Buchanan's administration as weak and dependent. Reports suggest Howell Cobb as likely VP candidate on Buchanan ticket, with Ex-Governor Brown of Tennessee also prominent. Buchanan distances from supporters like John W. Forney, dubbed the 'damaging part.'
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Flattering Picture.—A democratic paper gives the following of the President and the administration:
That man and that administration do not seem to have "the upright form of men; they are always bent over, trying to lean on some one; limping here and there, and leaping back again, roaring and bellowing lustily enough so long as no one is by, but trembling in every limb and growing monstrously civil the moment they are looked in the face.
A letter from the Federal Capital says Howell Cobb, of Georgia, is understood to be the "anticipated choice." for Vice President on the Buchanan ticket. Ex-Governor Brown of Tennessee, is a prominent candidate for Vice President.
The most intimate friends of Mr. Buchanan desire it to be understood that he should not be chargeable with the support of John W. Forney and other noxious elements which surround him. The luxury of their support he would gladly forbear, as it is politically too expensive; but they cling to him like leeches, and cannot be shaken off.—Forney has had fastened upon him by universal consent, the cognomen of the "damaging part."
That man and that administration do not seem to have "the upright form of men; they are always bent over, trying to lean on some one; limping here and there, and leaping back again, roaring and bellowing lustily enough so long as no one is by, but trembling in every limb and growing monstrously civil the moment they are looked in the face.
A letter from the Federal Capital says Howell Cobb, of Georgia, is understood to be the "anticipated choice." for Vice President on the Buchanan ticket. Ex-Governor Brown of Tennessee, is a prominent candidate for Vice President.
The most intimate friends of Mr. Buchanan desire it to be understood that he should not be chargeable with the support of John W. Forney and other noxious elements which surround him. The luxury of their support he would gladly forbear, as it is politically too expensive; but they cling to him like leeches, and cannot be shaken off.—Forney has had fastened upon him by universal consent, the cognomen of the "damaging part."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Buchanan Administration
Vice President Candidates
Political Satire
Howell Cobb
John W Forney
What entities or persons were involved?
President Buchanan
Howell Cobb
Ex Governor Brown Of Tennessee
John W. Forney
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Buchanan Administration And Vp Candidates
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism
Key Figures
President Buchanan
Howell Cobb
Ex Governor Brown Of Tennessee
John W. Forney
Key Arguments
Administration Lacks Upright Form, Appears Weak And Dependent
Howell Cobb Anticipated As Vp On Buchanan Ticket
Ex Governor Brown Prominent Vp Candidate
Buchanan Not Responsible For Noxious Supporters Like Forney
Forney Clings Like Leeches And Is Politically Damaging