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Editorial
March 27, 1805
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial praises American oratory in congressional debates on judiciary, New Orleans affairs, and Yazoo claims, lauding Judge Chase's defense and Mr. Randolph's speeches as comparable to British eloquence by Hastings and Burke, honoring Virginia talents.
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AMERICAN ELOQUENCE.
If the exertions of native talents, in the congressional debates on the judiciary and New-Orleans affairs, shed lustre on the literary character of our country, the late debates and pleas at Washington have added no less to our reputation. It is no disgrace to our citizens that they emulate the first models of British eloquence. The plea and defence of judge Chase, though a close imitation of the celebrated defence of Warren Hastings in the British senate, is allowed to be an able and highly finished production. And the reply of Mr. Randolph, in the closing plea, we have no doubt will bear a comparison with the ardent and polished effusions of the once illustrious Burke. Indeed Mr. Randolph's speech on the Yazoo claims} however the principles he contended for may be contested, may be adduced as a specimen of beautiful and impassioned oratory, unrivalled on the floor of congress, and unexcelled in the history of parliamentary debates. Whatever may be said of Virginia influence, the abilities of such men as Mr. Randolph must command much respect from the public, whatever state he may represent in congress; and such independence and talents as he possesses are an honor to every part of the country.
(Hudson Bee.)
If the exertions of native talents, in the congressional debates on the judiciary and New-Orleans affairs, shed lustre on the literary character of our country, the late debates and pleas at Washington have added no less to our reputation. It is no disgrace to our citizens that they emulate the first models of British eloquence. The plea and defence of judge Chase, though a close imitation of the celebrated defence of Warren Hastings in the British senate, is allowed to be an able and highly finished production. And the reply of Mr. Randolph, in the closing plea, we have no doubt will bear a comparison with the ardent and polished effusions of the once illustrious Burke. Indeed Mr. Randolph's speech on the Yazoo claims} however the principles he contended for may be contested, may be adduced as a specimen of beautiful and impassioned oratory, unrivalled on the floor of congress, and unexcelled in the history of parliamentary debates. Whatever may be said of Virginia influence, the abilities of such men as Mr. Randolph must command much respect from the public, whatever state he may represent in congress; and such independence and talents as he possesses are an honor to every part of the country.
(Hudson Bee.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
American Eloquence
Congressional Debates
Judge Chase
Randolph Speech
Yazoo Claims
British Oratory
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Chase
Mr. Randolph
Warren Hastings
Burke
Congress
Virginia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For American Eloquence In Congressional Debates
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Complimentary
Key Figures
Judge Chase
Mr. Randolph
Warren Hastings
Burke
Congress
Virginia
Key Arguments
Native Talents In Congressional Debates Enhance National Literary Reputation
Emulating British Eloquence Is No Disgrace
Judge Chase's Defense Is Able And Finished, Imitating Hastings
Mr. Randolph's Reply Compares To Burke's Effusions
Randolph's Yazoo Speech Is Beautiful And Impassioned Oratory
Randolph's Abilities Command Respect Regardless Of State