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Editorial
July 31, 1845
The Guard
Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes the Phenix newspaper's editor for endorsing Franklin Smith for Attorney General, despite his rejection by DeSoto County, the state, and the Democratic convention, questioning the Phenix's influence on party choices.
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The Phenix.
We see from a late number of this paper, that the editor has hoisted the name of Franklin Smith, for Attorney General.
Frank Smith may be the choice of the Phenix, but very certainly not of DeSoto County, nor of the State, for both voted against him by a most decided majority. Does the Phenix mean to dictate to the Democratic party, by thus thrusting forward a man who has been repudiated by the convention? Or does he mean to support those only, who do not interfere with his peculiar friends?
We see from a late number of this paper, that the editor has hoisted the name of Franklin Smith, for Attorney General.
Frank Smith may be the choice of the Phenix, but very certainly not of DeSoto County, nor of the State, for both voted against him by a most decided majority. Does the Phenix mean to dictate to the Democratic party, by thus thrusting forward a man who has been repudiated by the convention? Or does he mean to support those only, who do not interfere with his peculiar friends?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Phenix Editor
Franklin Smith
Attorney General
Democratic Party
Desoto County
Political Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
Phenix
Franklin Smith
Desoto County
Democratic Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Phenix Endorsement Of Franklin Smith For Attorney General
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Phenix Editor's Choice
Key Figures
Phenix
Franklin Smith
Desoto County
Democratic Party
Key Arguments
Franklin Smith Was Rejected By Desoto County And The State By A Majority Vote
Phenix Editor Is Thrusting Forward A Repudiated Candidate
Questions If Phenix Aims To Dictate To The Democratic Party
Suggests Phenix Supports Only Those Who Favor Its Peculiar Friends