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Editorial
September 2, 1862
Union County Star And Lewisburg Chronicle
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial urges patriotic unity behind President Lincoln during the Civil War, drawing parallel to Whig support for Jackson against Nullification in 1832, calling to set aside partisan opposition until the rebellion is crushed.
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"United, we Stand!"
When Pres. Jackson crushed the Rebellion of 1832, his Whig opponents stood by him, to a man, in all measures deemed advisable by competent authority, altho' the Nullifiers called them "unconstitutional." Whatever may have been their disapprobation of certain acts of his Administration, they postponed all opposition to it until the next Election.
Now-in a greater emergency-is a greater call for patriotism, to put all faction down, until the Rebellion is crushed again. Men may or may not have voted for him-they may or may not (since they are tried) approve his selection of men or measures: yet he is, and must be, President, for two years to come. That is the fixed fact.
All factious opposition to it is simply helping our foes. He hears every side, patiently-confers his military honors upon both opponents and supporters-and tries to do THE BEST he can. Advise, argue, entreat-but partizan hostility is worse than useless. If the Union survives until another Presidential election, choose a better man--if you can. Until then, let every true patriot stand by the Government's legal organ.
When Pres. Jackson crushed the Rebellion of 1832, his Whig opponents stood by him, to a man, in all measures deemed advisable by competent authority, altho' the Nullifiers called them "unconstitutional." Whatever may have been their disapprobation of certain acts of his Administration, they postponed all opposition to it until the next Election.
Now-in a greater emergency-is a greater call for patriotism, to put all faction down, until the Rebellion is crushed again. Men may or may not have voted for him-they may or may not (since they are tried) approve his selection of men or measures: yet he is, and must be, President, for two years to come. That is the fixed fact.
All factious opposition to it is simply helping our foes. He hears every side, patiently-confers his military honors upon both opponents and supporters-and tries to do THE BEST he can. Advise, argue, entreat-but partizan hostility is worse than useless. If the Union survives until another Presidential election, choose a better man--if you can. Until then, let every true patriot stand by the Government's legal organ.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Unity
Presidential Support
Partisan Opposition
Nullification Crisis
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Pres. Jackson
Whig Opponents
Nullifiers
The President
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call For Unity Against Rebellion
Stance / Tone
Pro Union Patriotic Exhortation Against Partisan Opposition
Key Figures
Pres. Jackson
Whig Opponents
Nullifiers
The President
Key Arguments
Whigs Supported Jackson Against Nullification Despite Disagreements
Current Greater Emergency Requires Setting Aside Factionalism
Partisan Opposition Aids The Enemy
President Must Be Supported As Legal Authority Until Next Election
True Patriots Stand By The Government During Crisis