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Editorial
May 3, 1844
Vermont Phœnix
Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Ludlow, Windham County, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Editorial defends Henry Clay against slander from both anti-slavery 'liberty' and pro-slavery 'locofoco' presses, portraying their united attacks as evidence of his balanced, moderate stance ideal for a statesman, ensuring his enduring fame.
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"Extremes Meet." This proverb is verified in the foul streams of abuse which pour from both "liberty," and locofoco presses upon Mr. Clay. It is indeed singular that a party professing to have for its object the entire abolition of slavery, and a party that has rendered itself notorious for its subserviency to slavery, should unite in defaming one man's character, that two such violently opposed factions should join in defaming him. It shows the target of these vile slanders to be situated at that just medium of opinion which is appropriate for an enlightened Statesman—equally removed from agrarian and from high tory principles. But these aspersions will not injure Mr. Clay's fame—that will be remembered with pride and joy by every true American, while his hireling defamers will be no more thought of than are the flies which vex a noble horse.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Partisan Slander
Slavery Factions
Locofoco
Liberty Party
American Statesman
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Liberty Presses
Locofoco Presses
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Henry Clay Against Attacks From Opposing Factions On Slavery
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Henry Clay, Dismissive Of His Defamers
Key Figures
Mr. Clay
Liberty Presses
Locofoco Presses
Key Arguments
Both Abolitionist And Pro Slavery Factions Unite In Defaming Mr. Clay
This Opposition Shows Mr. Clay Holds A Just Medium Opinion Suitable For An Enlightened Statesman
Aspersions Will Not Injure Mr. Clay's Fame
Mr. Clay's Reputation Will Be Remembered Proudly By True Americans
His Defamers Will Be Forgotten Like Flies Vexing A Noble Horse