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Letter to Editor
August 9, 1825
Rhode Island American
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An anonymous letter to the editor defends Hon. Mr. Durfee's political address against criticism, discusses divided opinions in his contest with Mr. Pierce, and confidently predicts Mr. Burges's election victory in Rhode Island, citing Mr. Eddy's unpopular stances on tariff, Missouri, and presidential issues. (248 characters)
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Mr. Editor.—I observe this morning's Journal contains some severe strictures on the Hon. Mr. Durfee's Address, at the same time allowing it to be a frank and manly appeal to the people of the State. I shall not at this time attempt to vindicate Mr. Durfee from the charges which have been preferred against him, my knowledge of the facts being too limited for such an attempt; and if a vindication be at all necessary, I have such confidence in his abilities, that I believe him abundantly able to make it himself. In regard to the contest between Messrs. Pierce and Durfee, public opinion in this part of the State seems much divided, and there is no reason to believe there will be an union on either. In regard to the support Mr. Burges will receive, it will not, I apprehend, depend at all upon the predilections his friends may entertain for either of the southern candidates. Differing in the latter respect as I know they do, they will unite to further his election—which, if information collected from all parts of the State and from the best sources can be at all relied upon, is as certain as that Mr. Eddy acted against his constituents on the Tariff Question, the Missouri Question and the Presidential Election. Mr. Durfee has certainly in the main acted as became a Rhode-Island Representative, and I have no doubt he will receive at least an equal support with his adversary in THE COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE.
August 8.
Mr. Editor.—I observe this morning's Journal contains some severe strictures on the Hon. Mr. Durfee's Address, at the same time allowing it to be a frank and manly appeal to the people of the State. I shall not at this time attempt to vindicate Mr. Durfee from the charges which have been preferred against him, my knowledge of the facts being too limited for such an attempt; and if a vindication be at all necessary, I have such confidence in his abilities, that I believe him abundantly able to make it himself. In regard to the contest between Messrs. Pierce and Durfee, public opinion in this part of the State seems much divided, and there is no reason to believe there will be an union on either. In regard to the support Mr. Burges will receive, it will not, I apprehend, depend at all upon the predilections his friends may entertain for either of the southern candidates. Differing in the latter respect as I know they do, they will unite to further his election—which, if information collected from all parts of the State and from the best sources can be at all relied upon, is as certain as that Mr. Eddy acted against his constituents on the Tariff Question, the Missouri Question and the Presidential Election. Mr. Durfee has certainly in the main acted as became a Rhode-Island Representative, and I have no doubt he will receive at least an equal support with his adversary in THE COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE.
August 8.
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Political
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What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Rhode Island Election
Durfee
Burges
Pierce
Tariff Question
Missouri Question
Presidential Election
Providence County
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Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
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Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the letter defends hon. mr. durfee's address as frank and manly, notes divided public opinion in the contest between pierce and durfee, and predicts certain election for mr. burges due to united support from his friends, while criticizing mr. eddy's actions on key issues.
Notable Details
Severe Strictures On Durfee's Address
Contest Between Pierce And Durfee
Support For Burges Independent Of Southern Candidates
Eddy Acted Against Constituents On Tariff Question, Missouri Question, And Presidential Election
Durfee Acted As Became A Rhode Island Representative
Equal Support In County Of Providence