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Editorial
June 6, 1838
Martinsburg Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
John H. Pleasants, editor of the Richmond Whig, expresses support for Henry Clay as the best Whig candidate under current circumstances, favors the Sub-Treasury system but opposes John C. Calhoun and the Washington Chronicle, and urges Whig unity and perseverance against the administration.
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John H. Pleasants Esq., one of the editors and proprietors of the Richmond Whig, who, for some months past, has not been engaged in the active duties of his office, being called out by some remarks of the Washington Chronicle, expresses fully and frankly his feelings in relation to Mr. Clay, and though in favor of the Sub-Treasury system, his opposition to the course of Mr. Calhoun and the Chronicle. Mr. Pleasants goes for Mr. Clay, as the best candidate that can be fixed on, under the present circumstances of the country, and recommends the union and perseverance of the Whigs in their present opposition to power. Alex. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Sub Treasury System
John C Calhoun
Political Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
John H. Pleasants
Richmond Whig
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Washington Chronicle
Alex. Gaz.
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Henry Clay As Whig Candidate
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Clay And Whig Opposition
Key Figures
John H. Pleasants
Richmond Whig
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Washington Chronicle
Alex. Gaz.
Key Arguments
Expresses Feelings In Relation To Mr. Clay
In Favor Of The Sub Treasury System
Opposition To The Course Of Mr. Calhoun And The Chronicle
Mr. Clay As The Best Candidate Under Present Circumstances
Recommends Union And Perseverance Of The Whigs In Opposition To Power