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Letter to Editor
February 20, 1859
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
A letter to the editor of the Daily National Democrat questions Stephen A. Douglas's loyalty to President James Buchanan after Douglas denounces Buchanan's Illinois appointments as dishonest, corrupt, and incompetent. The writer also inquires about George Pugh's defiance of the President and affirms personal support for Buchanan.
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Daily National Democrat.
Dishonest, Corrupt and Incompetent.
Editor Democrat: I observe by the last overland mail, that Stephen A. Douglas has denounced the Illinois appointments made by James Buchanan, President of the United States, as 'dishonest, corrupt and incompetent.' I only write this in order to inquire of the learned editor of the Cal. Express whether or not Douglas is with the Administration. While on the question asking lay-out, I will also inquire whether or not George Pugh, of Ohio, has any right to defy the President, as he has done, and if so, what is the reason that he is sustained by that Administration 'cuss,' Stephen A. Douglas. Verily, 'things is working.'
I voted for Buck and must sustain him.
Conn. City.
Dishonest, Corrupt and Incompetent.
Editor Democrat: I observe by the last overland mail, that Stephen A. Douglas has denounced the Illinois appointments made by James Buchanan, President of the United States, as 'dishonest, corrupt and incompetent.' I only write this in order to inquire of the learned editor of the Cal. Express whether or not Douglas is with the Administration. While on the question asking lay-out, I will also inquire whether or not George Pugh, of Ohio, has any right to defy the President, as he has done, and if so, what is the reason that he is sustained by that Administration 'cuss,' Stephen A. Douglas. Verily, 'things is working.'
I voted for Buck and must sustain him.
Conn. City.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
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Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Stephen Douglas
James Buchanan
Illinois Appointments
Administration Loyalty
George Pugh
Political Defiance
What entities or persons were involved?
Conn. City.
Editor Democrat
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Conn. City.
Recipient
Editor Democrat
Main Argument
the writer questions stephen a. douglas's alignment with president buchanan's administration after douglas criticizes the illinois appointments, and defends buchanan while inquiring about george pugh's defiance.
Notable Details
Denounced As 'Dishonest, Corrupt And Incompetent'
Last Overland Mail
Learned Editor Of The Cal. Express
Administration 'Cuss'
Verily, 'Things Is Working.'
I Voted For Buck And Must Sustain Him.