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Editorial
January 14, 1848
The Ottawa Free Trader
Ottawa, La Salle County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Columbus State Journal, a leading Ohio Whig paper, responds to Henry Clay's statement by arguing that Thomas Corwin cannot win the presidency due to his insufficient opposition to slavery's extension, citing recent elections in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts as evidence of anti-slavery sentiment.
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The Response.—The Columbus State Journal, the leading Whig paper in Ohio, in its response to Mr. Clay's pronunciamento, remarks as follows. The Journal goes for Corwin:
"He cannot be President, because the people will not elect him. He is not the man for Young America. He is in the shade of that light of glorious freedom, which has dawned upon this people and this age. He does not belong to the new generation. He belongs to the 'party of recurrence to the past,' and not to the 'party of progress.' The elections in Ohio, New York and Massachusetts, settled this much as to the next Presidency—no man who is not out and out opposed to the extension of slavery, or of making any territory hereafter to be acquired free territory, can be elected President of these United States."
"He cannot be President, because the people will not elect him. He is not the man for Young America. He is in the shade of that light of glorious freedom, which has dawned upon this people and this age. He does not belong to the new generation. He belongs to the 'party of recurrence to the past,' and not to the 'party of progress.' The elections in Ohio, New York and Massachusetts, settled this much as to the next Presidency—no man who is not out and out opposed to the extension of slavery, or of making any territory hereafter to be acquired free territory, can be elected President of these United States."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Whig Party
Henry Clay
Thomas Corwin
Slavery Extension
Presidential Election
Young America
Ohio Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
Columbus State Journal
Mr. Clay
Corwin
Young America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Corwin's Presidential Candidacy Over Slavery Extension
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Corwin And Pro Anti Slavery Progress
Key Figures
Columbus State Journal
Mr. Clay
Corwin
Young America
Key Arguments
Corwin Cannot Be Elected President Because The People Will Not Support Him
Corwin Is Not Suited For The New Generation And Young America
Corwin Belongs To The Party Of Recurrence To The Past, Not Progress
Elections In Ohio, New York, And Massachusetts Show That Only Candidates Opposed To Slavery Extension Can Win The Presidency