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February 23, 1853
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Harrisonburg Republican challenges the Vindicator's preference for a 'higher position' for Senator Deneale beyond the Board of Public Works, suggesting Congress over John Letcher, while the Vindicator states his current role suits his merits.
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Senator Deneale. The Harrisonburg Republican notices the recommendation of Mr. Deneale, State Senator from Rockingham, as a member of the Board of Public Works, and the remark of the editor of the Vindicator that he prefers "seeing him in a higher position." "It may be possible," says the Republican, "that the Vindicator considers a seat in Congress a 'higher position' than the office of Commissioner of the Board of Public Works, and desires to see the Senator supplant the Hon. John Letcher. If so, speak out fearlessly and manfully. If neither of these be the 'higher position' desired for Mr. Deneale, then say what it is? Don't be afraid of the responsibility!"
"We have no hesitation in saying that, in our opinion, the 'position' now occupied by Mr. Deneale, is quite equal to his deserts, and that he has no fitness for one any 'higher.'"
"We have no hesitation in saying that, in our opinion, the 'position' now occupied by Mr. Deneale, is quite equal to his deserts, and that he has no fitness for one any 'higher.'"
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Senator Deneale
Board Of Public Works
Harrisonburg Republican
Vindicator
Political Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Deneale
Senator Deneale
John Letcher
Where did it happen?
Rockingham
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rockingham
Key Persons
Mr. Deneale
Senator Deneale
John Letcher
Event Details
The Harrisonburg Republican comments on the recommendation of State Senator Deneale from Rockingham for the Board of Public Works and the Vindicator editor's preference for a higher position, challenging the Vindicator to specify, possibly Congress replacing Letcher; the Vindicator responds that Deneale's current position matches his merits and he lacks fitness for higher.