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Editorial July 13, 1811

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Alexandria, Virginia

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The article summarizes rumors from the New-York Public Advertiser about a political coalition between Maryland and New-York aristocracies to undermine Mr. Madison's party, involving figures like Armstrong, Robert Smith, De Witt Clinton, and others, with speculated office assignments including presidency to Armstrong and vice presidency to Clinton.

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The New-York Public Advertiser under the head of "Rumors," contains a long article from which we make the following summary. If public report and public suspicion are to be relied on, the state of parties in this country will soon present a singular and unprecedented spectacle. The aristocracy of Maryland and New-York, are said to have already forgotten the little bickerings that for a season disturbed them, and have agreed to unite heart and hand in the laudable pursuit of family aggrandizement. [By putting down Mr. Madison and his party, and themselves up.] The celebrated writer of the army letters [Armstrong we presume] is to add the weight of his name, his influence, and his talents at producing uproar, to this precious confederacy.

"The address of Robert Smith, already published, is but the commencement of a paper cannonade, on which the coalition found much of their hopes. This is soon to be followed by a pamphlet from the army letter writer.

"The principal offices of state, rumor disposes of as follows: The presidency of the United States is to be conferred on general Armstrong. The present long train of offices annexed to the name of De Witt Clinton is to be increased by the addition of the Vice Presidency. It is further whispered that governor Clinton is to be prevailed upon to resign; but if that cannot be effected it is intended to push the project through notwithstanding; and to offer a salvo to the governor's feelings by making his son in law, Monsieur Genet, the Secretary of State!

"An idea has been suggested of the impolicy of selecting both the candidates for the highest offices in the union from the same state: which it is thought may arouse those local prejudices that owe their birth to some of the very men against whose schemes they now partially operate. But these prejudices are to be allayed, and this dilemma avoided by general Armstrong's removing to the state of Pennsylvania."

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Political Rumors Aristocratic Coalition Madison Party Armstrong De Witt Clinton Presidency Speculation Vice Presidency Party Intrigue

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Madison Aristocracy Of Maryland And New York Armstrong Robert Smith De Witt Clinton Governor Clinton Monsieur Genet General Armstrong

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Rumors Of Aristocratic Coalition Against Madison

Stance / Tone

Skeptical Reporting Of Political Rumors

Key Figures

Mr. Madison Aristocracy Of Maryland And New York Armstrong Robert Smith De Witt Clinton Governor Clinton Monsieur Genet General Armstrong

Key Arguments

Aristocracy Uniting To Pursue Family Aggrandizement By Putting Down Madison's Party Armstrong To Join The Coalition With His Influence Robert Smith's Address Starts A Paper Campaign, Followed By Armstrong's Pamphlet Rumored Presidency For General Armstrong Vice Presidency Added To De Witt Clinton's Offices Governor Clinton May Resign, Or Project Proceeds Anyway Monsieur Genet As Secretary Of State To Appease Clinton Armstrong To Move To Pennsylvania To Avoid State Prejudice Issues

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