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January 21, 1848
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The Utica (N.Y.) Democrat criticizes General Cass for changing his stance on the Wilmot Proviso to appeal to Southern voters in his bid for the presidency, portraying him as inconsistent and unfit for power.
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The following from the Utica (N. Y.) Democrat is a specimen of what is said of General Cass by the Wilmot Proviso men of his own party in the Northern States: This movement indicates that Mr. Cass desires to be placed on the course for the Presidency: and to secure the favor of the South he avows more ultra opinions than even Southern statesmen. Mr. Cass is like a weather-cock; his opinions change with every wind. After voting for the Wilmot Proviso, and advocating its merits, he now turns round and repudiates his professions and disavows his declarations. Politicians of such variable character as Mr. Cass are neither deserving of, nor fit to be entrusted with power.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
General Cass
Wilmot Proviso
Presidency
Political Criticism
Utica Democrat
What entities or persons were involved?
General Cass
Where did it happen?
Utica (N. Y.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Utica (N. Y.)
Key Persons
General Cass
Event Details
Criticism from the Utica Democrat accusing General Cass of shifting opinions on the Wilmot Proviso to gain Southern support for the presidency, after previously supporting it, likening him to a weather-cock and deeming him unfit for power.