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Editorial
October 20, 1848
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
An editorial warns that Democratic operatives will soon spread a major falsehood or forgery against General Taylor and Fillmore to retain power before the November 7 election, urging vigilance and contempt for such tactics.
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It is coming.
Yes! as sure as we write this paragraph, there is, one of the darkest, most malignant and at the same time, most absurd falsehoods, derogatory to the character and talents of Gen. Taylor, coming from the Democratic wire pullers. It is coming; and it will show its hideous features, sometime between this and the 7th of Nov. One of the most consummate pieces of forgery, that political rascality and selfish knavery can invent, will issue from the Democratic Office of "Patent inventions." Look out for it. The cormorant office-holders - the Government vampires - have too much at stake not to make a daring desperate and devilish effort, to hold on to their dearly loved places. To them office is existence: and no means so base, but they will resort to them, to keep their positions safe. We with emphasis, call on honest men, to be on the watch for the falsehood, about Gen. Taylor or Fillmore, or both: for as sure, as there is truth in Heaven, or lies in the place set apart for their authors, there is one coming. Meet it on the outer threshold, and give it the contemptuous reception it deserves.
Yes! as sure as we write this paragraph, there is, one of the darkest, most malignant and at the same time, most absurd falsehoods, derogatory to the character and talents of Gen. Taylor, coming from the Democratic wire pullers. It is coming; and it will show its hideous features, sometime between this and the 7th of Nov. One of the most consummate pieces of forgery, that political rascality and selfish knavery can invent, will issue from the Democratic Office of "Patent inventions." Look out for it. The cormorant office-holders - the Government vampires - have too much at stake not to make a daring desperate and devilish effort, to hold on to their dearly loved places. To them office is existence: and no means so base, but they will resort to them, to keep their positions safe. We with emphasis, call on honest men, to be on the watch for the falsehood, about Gen. Taylor or Fillmore, or both: for as sure, as there is truth in Heaven, or lies in the place set apart for their authors, there is one coming. Meet it on the outer threshold, and give it the contemptuous reception it deserves.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Falsehoods
Gen Taylor
Fillmore
Political Forgery
Election Lies
Office Holders
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Taylor
Fillmore
Democratic Wire Pullers
Office Holders
Government Vampires
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Warning Of Democratic Falsehoods Against Gen. Taylor And Fillmore
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Democratic, Pro Taylor/Fillmore, Exhortatory
Key Figures
Gen. Taylor
Fillmore
Democratic Wire Pullers
Office Holders
Government Vampires
Key Arguments
A Major Falsehood Derogatory To Gen. Taylor's Character Is Imminent From Democrats.
It Will Appear As A Forgery From The Democratic 'Office Of Patent Inventions'.
Democrats Will Use Any Base Means To Retain Power.
Honest Men Must Watch For And Reject Lies About Taylor Or Fillmore.