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Editorial
August 5, 1842
Holly Springs Gazette
Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
The Savannah Republican editorial excerpt celebrates hoisting the Henry Clay flag and satirically warns political opponents (Locos and Georgia Unionists) against nominating John C. Calhoun, portraying it as an awkward alliance born of expediency.
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The following is an extract from the remarks of the Savannah (Geo.) Republican, upon hoisting the Clay flag. See to what necessity the Locos would be reduced, if compelled to nominate Calhoun for President, as a reward for embracing their cause. The remarks would apply as well to the whole party as to the Unionists of Georgia.
"We raise the banner of Henry Clay, then, and in conclusion we can express no wish more friendly to our opponents than they, the Unionists, (Heaven save the mark!) may not be reduced to the unpleasant alternative of embracing the genius of nullification. It is an old saying, that "adversity makes us acquainted with strange bed-fellows," so it may be said of unrelenting political expediency, when it pervades us, to take to our arms again, those whom we had once indignantly kicked out of bed."
"We raise the banner of Henry Clay, then, and in conclusion we can express no wish more friendly to our opponents than they, the Unionists, (Heaven save the mark!) may not be reduced to the unpleasant alternative of embracing the genius of nullification. It is an old saying, that "adversity makes us acquainted with strange bed-fellows," so it may be said of unrelenting political expediency, when it pervades us, to take to our arms again, those whom we had once indignantly kicked out of bed."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Calhoun Nomination
Locos
Unionists
Nullification
Political Expediency
Strange Bed Fellows
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
Calhoun
Locos
Unionists
Savannah Republican
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hoisting The Clay Flag And Mocking Opponents' Potential Calhoun Nomination
Stance / Tone
Pro Clay, Satirical Criticism Of Locos And Unionists
Key Figures
Henry Clay
Calhoun
Locos
Unionists
Savannah Republican
Key Arguments
Raising The Henry Clay Banner As A Political Statement
Opponents May Be Forced To Nominate Calhoun Due To Expediency
Nullification Genius (Calhoun) As An Unpleasant Alternative For Unionists
Adversity And Political Expediency Lead To Strange Bed Fellows
Remarks Apply To The Whole Party Beyond Just Georgia Unionists