["Political Fanaticism." Poughkeepsie, New York, Independence. Volume II, Number 78, page [2]. Via the Richmond Enquirer. Additional paragraph breaks added for easier reading.]
Thanks to newspaper exchange programs in the first half of the nineteenth century, articles that originally appeared in one newspaper were often duplicated or adapted in another. This is particularly helpful in conducting research when the original source is not easily available.
More sophisticated news pools came along with the development of railroads and telegraph lines. The New York Associated Press (now the Associated Press), for instance, was formed to economize and broaden coverage of the Mexican-American War starting in 1846. United Press International (UPI) was formed in the early 20th century.
To set this particular newspaper article in perspective, here's a snippet from Robert M. Hughes, General Johnston (Great Commanders). New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1893, page 17:
In the fall of this same year [1832] the nullification troubles in South Carolina were at their height, and [Lieutenant Joseph Eggleston] Johnston was with the small body of United States troops stationed at Charleston by President Jackson for the purpose of preserving order. Here the contingencies of civil war were forcibly impressed upon his mind, for three of his brothers resided in Columbia and belonged to the South Carolina minutemen then drilling for the conflict with the United States which every one expected, and they would have been the first to come into collision with the national forces if matters had proceeded to extremities. Fortunately, events took a turn which prevented them from being confronted in fratricidal strife.
Here is the full text of the article cited at top:
Political fanaticism.--The following were among the toasts drank at Columbia, the seat of government of South Carolina, on the 4th July, at a dinner given "by the Richland Whigs and Richland Light Dragoons."
"The President of the United States." Received in silence.
A member rose and proposed the following amendment, which was warmly adopted and drank with applause: "Whose power and profligacy has been such as to disgrace the Hero of New Orleans."
Andrew Jackson -- A political lunatic, exempt from responsibility for his acts, and dependent for their propriety or folly entirely upon the sanctity of his keepers!!
Virginia -- She has rejected the mantle of Liberty bequeathed to her by the great political prophet, Thomas Jefferson. South Carolina has gladly appreciated the gift, and will preserve it unsullied!!
The following toast was sent by Dr. Cooper (as an invited guest:)
The Richland Light Dragoons and Richland Whigs. Always prepared to encountre the enemies of our independence, whether from the north or the south.
By Capt. T. Stark (of the Cavalry.) The proclamation -- Written by a slave, signed by a knave, and approved of only by sycophants and parasites!
By Dr. Edward Fisher. The triumphal entry of General Blowbladder and his Kitchen Cabinet, among the lick-spittles of the North -- a sorry scene of mutual degradation!!
By J. W. Geiger, (a guest.) The Compromise. The line is drawn, we have advanced to it, we rest upon our arms.
By Sergea[n]t W. Stanley. Benedict Arnold and Andrew Jackson. History has consigned one already to infamy. Prosperity [posterity] will add the additional appellation of the Tyrant to the Traitor!!
By Ed. W. Johnston, (of the Whigs.) The three parricides, Drayton, Mitchell, and Blair. One drivelller and two drunkards. Let their names in this state be held forever infamous! [N]or uttered by the honourable and brace, except with curses and scorn!!
By Mr. B. H. Johnson. President Jackson --
Let slaves bow down and kiss his toes,
Freemen defy -- and pull his nose!!!
By Wm. A. Brickell. The Presidency of the United States. Degraded by Andrew Jackson; may it never be disgraced by the elevation of Martin Van Buren.
Why, this is nullification run mad; but is it not melancholy to think, that the talented and eloquent W. C. Preston would have lent his countenance to such a celebration? Richmond Enquirer.
[Joseph Eggleston Johnston (1807-1891)
Robert M. Hughes = Robert Morton Hughes (1855-1940)
Three brothers among the Nullifiers = Edward William Johnston (1799-1867), Algernon Sidney Johnston (who had published Memoirs of a Nullifer in 1832) and Benjamin Franklin Johnston (1808-1834).
Their father, Peter Johnston, Jr. (1763-1831), had been pro-Jackson, as had been their brother Charles Clement Johnston (1795-1832), who was serving in the US Congress at the time of his death. Their uncle Charles Johnston (1769-1833) was also a Jacksonian.
Thomas Cooper (1759-1839), President of South Carolina College.
Drayton = William Drayton (1776-1846), who moved his family to Philadelphia.
Mitchell = probably Thomas Rothmaler Mitchell, a Jacksonian and former Congressman from South Carolina.
Blair = probably Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876)
W. C. Preston = William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)]
[Many thanks to William Myers, Mary Davy, Sally Young and Sue Davis for their ongoing research collaboration.]
Thanks to newspaper exchange programs in the first half of the nineteenth century, articles that originally appeared in one newspaper were often duplicated or adapted in another. This is particularly helpful in conducting research when the original source is not easily available.
More sophisticated news pools came along with the development of railroads and telegraph lines. The New York Associated Press (now the Associated Press), for instance, was formed to economize and broaden coverage of the Mexican-American War starting in 1846. United Press International (UPI) was formed in the early 20th century.
To set this particular newspaper article in perspective, here's a snippet from Robert M. Hughes, General Johnston (Great Commanders). New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1893, page 17:
In the fall of this same year [1832] the nullification troubles in South Carolina were at their height, and [Lieutenant Joseph Eggleston] Johnston was with the small body of United States troops stationed at Charleston by President Jackson for the purpose of preserving order. Here the contingencies of civil war were forcibly impressed upon his mind, for three of his brothers resided in Columbia and belonged to the South Carolina minutemen then drilling for the conflict with the United States which every one expected, and they would have been the first to come into collision with the national forces if matters had proceeded to extremities. Fortunately, events took a turn which prevented them from being confronted in fratricidal strife.
Here is the full text of the article cited at top:
Political fanaticism.--The following were among the toasts drank at Columbia, the seat of government of South Carolina, on the 4th July, at a dinner given "by the Richland Whigs and Richland Light Dragoons."
"The President of the United States." Received in silence.
A member rose and proposed the following amendment, which was warmly adopted and drank with applause: "Whose power and profligacy has been such as to disgrace the Hero of New Orleans."
Andrew Jackson -- A political lunatic, exempt from responsibility for his acts, and dependent for their propriety or folly entirely upon the sanctity of his keepers!!
Virginia -- She has rejected the mantle of Liberty bequeathed to her by the great political prophet, Thomas Jefferson. South Carolina has gladly appreciated the gift, and will preserve it unsullied!!
Regular Toasts.
The following toast was sent by Dr. Cooper (as an invited guest:)
The Richland Light Dragoons and Richland Whigs. Always prepared to encountre the enemies of our independence, whether from the north or the south.
By Capt. T. Stark (of the Cavalry.) The proclamation -- Written by a slave, signed by a knave, and approved of only by sycophants and parasites!
By Dr. Edward Fisher. The triumphal entry of General Blowbladder and his Kitchen Cabinet, among the lick-spittles of the North -- a sorry scene of mutual degradation!!
By J. W. Geiger, (a guest.) The Compromise. The line is drawn, we have advanced to it, we rest upon our arms.
By Sergea[n]t W. Stanley. Benedict Arnold and Andrew Jackson. History has consigned one already to infamy. Prosperity [posterity] will add the additional appellation of the Tyrant to the Traitor!!
By Ed. W. Johnston, (of the Whigs.) The three parricides, Drayton, Mitchell, and Blair. One drivelller and two drunkards. Let their names in this state be held forever infamous! [N]or uttered by the honourable and brace, except with curses and scorn!!
By Mr. B. H. Johnson. President Jackson --
Let slaves bow down and kiss his toes,
Freemen defy -- and pull his nose!!!
By Wm. A. Brickell. The Presidency of the United States. Degraded by Andrew Jackson; may it never be disgraced by the elevation of Martin Van Buren.
Why, this is nullification run mad; but is it not melancholy to think, that the talented and eloquent W. C. Preston would have lent his countenance to such a celebration? Richmond Enquirer.
[Joseph Eggleston Johnston (1807-1891)
Robert M. Hughes = Robert Morton Hughes (1855-1940)
Three brothers among the Nullifiers = Edward William Johnston (1799-1867), Algernon Sidney Johnston (who had published Memoirs of a Nullifer in 1832) and Benjamin Franklin Johnston (1808-1834).
Their father, Peter Johnston, Jr. (1763-1831), had been pro-Jackson, as had been their brother Charles Clement Johnston (1795-1832), who was serving in the US Congress at the time of his death. Their uncle Charles Johnston (1769-1833) was also a Jacksonian.
Thomas Cooper (1759-1839), President of South Carolina College.
Drayton = William Drayton (1776-1846), who moved his family to Philadelphia.
Mitchell = probably Thomas Rothmaler Mitchell, a Jacksonian and former Congressman from South Carolina.
Blair = probably Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876)
W. C. Preston = William Campbell Preston (1794-1860)]
[Many thanks to William Myers, Mary Davy, Sally Young and Sue Davis for their ongoing research collaboration.]
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