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Letter to Editor
May 23, 1836
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
An anonymous writer argues that apparent support for Van Buren candidates, including from anti-abolitionist slave owners in Pittsylvania, does not indicate true backing for Van Burenism, as such voters plan to oppose him in the November election, making current elections unreliable indicators of popular sentiment.
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Van Burenism is not what it is cracked up to be—As a proof of it, I saw a thorough going Anti-Abolitionist, owner of a hundred Cuffees, or more, go in to vote for the Pittsylvania Van Buren candidates, with a crowd which his influence can always control. Upon being questioned as to the policy of such a vote, he replied that he had personal predilections for one of the candidates on that side, but that he would be found arrayed against Van in the fall. This is the way the thing will work; and our elections are consequently no index of the popular feeling, as you will see in November.
Van Burenism is not what it is cracked up to be—As a proof of it, I saw a thorough going Anti-Abolitionist, owner of a hundred Cuffees, or more, go in to vote for the Pittsylvania Van Buren candidates, with a crowd which his influence can always control. Upon being questioned as to the policy of such a vote, he replied that he had personal predilections for one of the candidates on that side, but that he would be found arrayed against Van in the fall. This is the way the thing will work; and our elections are consequently no index of the popular feeling, as you will see in November.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Van Burenism
Anti Abolitionist
Slavery
Pittsylvania
Elections
Popular Feeling
November
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
support for van buren candidates does not reflect genuine endorsement of van burenism, as demonstrated by an anti-abolitionist slave owner voting for them due to personal preference but intending to oppose van buren in the fall election; thus, current elections misrepresent popular feeling.
Notable Details
Thorough Going Anti Abolitionist
Owner Of A Hundred Cuffees
Pittsylvania Van Buren Candidates
Arrayed Against Van In The Fall
Elections No Index Of Popular Feeling
See In November