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Editorial
August 27, 1868
Marshall County Republican
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The editorial defends Mr. Westervelt, an esteemed citizen of Marshall County, against harsh personal attacks by The Democrat newspaper, which called him an "old praying hypocrite" and "lying old fellow." It highlights his 20-year good reputation even among political enemies and warns the Democrat against rashness, noting that unkind words may not die.
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"Kind words can never die" is a very common saying, a true one. The Democrat in its issue of the 13th, not regarding this, has been very unkind indeed in branding one of Marshall county's esteemed citizens with the appellation of "old praying hypocrite," and "lying old fellow." We have been acquainted with the reputation of Mr. Westervelt for 20 years, and have always heard him highly spoken of even by his political enemies, and must say, at this day the language comes grating heavily on our ears. If kind words do not die, unkind ones may not. Democrat, beware of rashness!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Political Slander
Reputation Defense
Newspaper Attack
Unkind Words
Political Enemies
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Westervelt
The Democrat
Marshall County
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Political Newspaper Attacks On Reputation
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Mr. Westervelt, Critical Of The Democrat's Unkindness
Key Figures
Mr. Westervelt
The Democrat
Marshall County
Key Arguments
Kind Words Never Die, But Unkind Ones May Not Either
Mr. Westervelt Has A Strong Reputation Over 20 Years, Even Among Political Enemies
The Democrat's Language Is Rash And Grating