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January 26, 1836
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
John Roane, a U.S. House Representative, responds via letter from Washington to rumors of him abusing Martin Van Buren, defending his support for Van Buren despite past disagreement on the protective tariff.
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JOHN ROANE, of the H. of R.
A friend of this respected Representative has furnished us with the following extract from a letter, written at Washington, on the 19th instant:
"Few public men are fortunate enough to escape the base tongue of slander; and none who suffer it to pass with more contempt, than I do. It is well known, Mr. Van Buren's vote on the tariff of protection, met my warm reprobation, as unequal in its operation and unjust in its effects. Equally public were my opinions made known, that his obedience to instructions from his State rescued him from censure on my part. Believing him competent to the duties required of a President, and possessing sound Democratic principles, not a single expression of disapprobation has escaped my lips since my arrival in this place."
This letter was written in reply to a gentleman from the District, who had informed Mr. Roane of a rumour being industriously put in circulation, that he had been abusing Mr. Van Buren since he arrived at Washington.
A friend of this respected Representative has furnished us with the following extract from a letter, written at Washington, on the 19th instant:
"Few public men are fortunate enough to escape the base tongue of slander; and none who suffer it to pass with more contempt, than I do. It is well known, Mr. Van Buren's vote on the tariff of protection, met my warm reprobation, as unequal in its operation and unjust in its effects. Equally public were my opinions made known, that his obedience to instructions from his State rescued him from censure on my part. Believing him competent to the duties required of a President, and possessing sound Democratic principles, not a single expression of disapprobation has escaped my lips since my arrival in this place."
This letter was written in reply to a gentleman from the District, who had informed Mr. Roane of a rumour being industriously put in circulation, that he had been abusing Mr. Van Buren since he arrived at Washington.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Political Slander
Tariff Vote
Van Buren Support
Congressional Representative
What entities or persons were involved?
John Roane
Mr. Van Buren
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
John Roane
Mr. Van Buren
Location
Washington
Event Date
19th Instant
Story Details
John Roane writes a letter denying rumors of criticizing Martin Van Buren, explaining his past disapproval of Van Buren's tariff vote but current support due to Van Buren's competence and principles.