Publisher's Synopsis
""Speech of Mr. Summers, of Virginia: On the Contested Election (1844)"" is a historical book written by George William Summers. The book is a transcript of a speech given by Summers in the United States House of Representatives in 1844. The speech was given in response to a contested election in Virginia's 1st congressional district. In the speech, Summers argues that the election was marred by fraud and irregularities, and that the true winner of the election was unfairly denied victory. He provides evidence of voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, and other corrupt practices that he believes influenced the outcome of the election. Summers' speech is notable for its passionate defense of democratic principles and its condemnation of political corruption. He argues that free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and that any attempt to subvert the will of the people through fraud and deceit is an attack on the very foundations of American society. Overall, ""Speech of Mr. Summers, of Virginia: On the Contested Election (1844)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the political climate of the mid-19th century United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, political science, or the history of democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.