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September 9, 1831
Rhode Island American And Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Excerpt from Washington Spectator on the Jackson Cabinet Battle, focusing on the Eaton social scandal, denial of control over intercourse, and resignations of Ingham, Berrien, and Branch amid political intrigue.
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Attention the Whole!—The Washington Spectator of Saturday, received this morning, contains the following alarming paragraph: —
The Cabinet Battle.—The great guns have now been discharged, with the exception of Major Eaton's which is said to be the most tremendous blunderbuss that civilization has ever known; it will be discharged, rumor says, in a few days, and will put his enemies where "even recollection can no longer retain the fact" of their previous existence.
The Jackson Globe comments on Mr Berrien's last letter, and still contends, that there was no wish or attempt to control social intercourse; that such design was expressly disclaimed, &c.
What was all the "fuss" about then?—why were parties, invitations, and Mrs. Eaton mentioned in all the conversations? Why were Messrs. Ingham, Berrien and Branch induced to resign? What other offence had they committed?
The Cabinet Battle.—The great guns have now been discharged, with the exception of Major Eaton's which is said to be the most tremendous blunderbuss that civilization has ever known; it will be discharged, rumor says, in a few days, and will put his enemies where "even recollection can no longer retain the fact" of their previous existence.
The Jackson Globe comments on Mr Berrien's last letter, and still contends, that there was no wish or attempt to control social intercourse; that such design was expressly disclaimed, &c.
What was all the "fuss" about then?—why were parties, invitations, and Mrs. Eaton mentioned in all the conversations? Why were Messrs. Ingham, Berrien and Branch induced to resign? What other offence had they committed?
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Betrayal
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Cabinet Battle
Eaton Scandal
Political Resignation
Social Intercourse
Jackson Administration
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Eaton
Mr Berrien
Mrs. Eaton
Messrs. Ingham
Berrien
Branch
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Eaton
Mr Berrien
Mrs. Eaton
Messrs. Ingham
Berrien
Branch
Story Details
The Washington Spectator reports on the Cabinet Battle, noting Major Eaton's impending response and the Jackson Globe's defense that there was no attempt to control social intercourse, questioning the reasons for the fuss and resignations of Ingham, Berrien, and Branch.