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Editorial
October 23, 1837
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A series of rhetorical questions from October 17, 1837, in Caroline County, Virginia, critiquing political figures like Duff Green and J.C. Calhoun for apparent shifts in support for the Sub-Treasury system, withholding bank deposits, and other administration measures during an extra session of Congress.
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Did not Duff Green, 'during his recent 'raising the wind' tour South, in his public addresses in Caroline County, and elsewhere, pointedly and strongly condemn the Sub-Treasury system as then first proposed by Mr. Gouge in his book on Banking?
Did the Merchant and Reformer ever support such a system until it was known 'how the cat would jump?'
Did not editorial articles appear in the aforesaid paper, in opposition to a Sub-Treasury system, previous to a certain demonstration?
Did not a certain distinguished Senator keep dark himself, as to his movements, until a certain period?
Did not a certain distinguished Senator come to Washington opposed to withholding the Deposites from the State Banks—and did he not afterwards vote for withholding them?
Who has been most active during the extra session in supporting all the Administration measures—as Postponement of the Deposites—Treasury Notes—Sub-Treasury, and all?
Who, belonging to the Administration party, can equal in intellect and ability J. C. Calhoun?
Who, in the Whig party, stands in the way of J. C. Calhoun?
Caroline Co, Va. Oct. 17, 1837.
Did not Duff Green, 'during his recent 'raising the wind' tour South, in his public addresses in Caroline County, and elsewhere, pointedly and strongly condemn the Sub-Treasury system as then first proposed by Mr. Gouge in his book on Banking?
Did the Merchant and Reformer ever support such a system until it was known 'how the cat would jump?'
Did not editorial articles appear in the aforesaid paper, in opposition to a Sub-Treasury system, previous to a certain demonstration?
Did not a certain distinguished Senator keep dark himself, as to his movements, until a certain period?
Did not a certain distinguished Senator come to Washington opposed to withholding the Deposites from the State Banks—and did he not afterwards vote for withholding them?
Who has been most active during the extra session in supporting all the Administration measures—as Postponement of the Deposites—Treasury Notes—Sub-Treasury, and all?
Who, belonging to the Administration party, can equal in intellect and ability J. C. Calhoun?
Who, in the Whig party, stands in the way of J. C. Calhoun?
Caroline Co, Va. Oct. 17, 1837.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Sub Treasury System
Duff Green
J C Calhoun
Bank Deposits
Administration Measures
Partisan Shifts
Extra Session
What entities or persons were involved?
Duff Green
Mr. Gouge
Merchant And Reformer
Distinguished Senator
J. C. Calhoun
Administration Party
Whig Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Political Inconsistencies On Sub Treasury And Bank Deposits
Stance / Tone
Rhetorical Questioning Of Opportunism
Key Figures
Duff Green
Mr. Gouge
Merchant And Reformer
Distinguished Senator
J. C. Calhoun
Administration Party
Whig Party
Key Arguments
Duff Green Condemned Sub Treasury System During Southern Tour
Merchant And Reformer Opposed Sub Treasury Until Political Winds Shifted
Editorials In Merchant And Reformer Opposed Sub Treasury Before Key Event
Distinguished Senator Concealed Positions Until Later
Distinguished Senator Opposed Then Supported Withholding Deposits From State Banks
Active Support For Administration Measures Like Postponement Of Deposits, Treasury Notes, Sub Treasury
J.C. Calhoun Unequaled In Intellect Among Administration Party
No Whig Rivals J.C. Calhoun