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Editorial
August 9, 1888
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The piece laments Presley W. Morris's failed judicial appointment due to his political nature and celebrates his return to editing the Ritchie Gazette, anticipating vibrant Republican content.
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Our editorial friend and brother, Presley W. Morris, was disappointed in his aspiration for the Bench. We shall not, for awhile, have the pleasure of addressing him as Judge Morris. The fact is he was too purely political for the ermine. We congratulate the readers of his Ritchie Gazette upon his retirement to the shades of editorial life. The Gazette hasn't been itself for some time. Now that its vivacious and versatile pen-driver is back to his post we will be encouraged to open the Gazette occasionally with an expectation of finding something bright, if wicked and Republican, in it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Presley Morris
Judicial Appointment
Editorial Return
Ritchie Gazette
Republican Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Presley W. Morris
Ritchie Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Presley W. Morris's Return To Editorial Role After Failed Judicial Bid
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Congratulatory With Political Commentary
Key Figures
Presley W. Morris
Ritchie Gazette
Key Arguments
Morris Was Too Political For A Judgeship
Gazette Improves With Morris's Return
Expect Bright, Wicked, Republican Content