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Editorial
May 30, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial highlights increasing explicit dissatisfaction among the Jeffersonian faction with President Madison's conduct towards Great Britain, exemplified by a Trenton True American story analogizing Madison to Phocion, who questioned applause fearing a blunder.
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We have hinted that the conduct of Mr. Madison towards Great-Britain, though it has not been very boldly censured, by the Jeffersonian faction, is very little to their liking. Their dissatisfaction begins to shew itself, from day to day, more explicitly.
The Trenton True American, tells a story, which conveys a palpable slur on the new President. "In the days of Grecian degeneracy and corruption," says this paper, "Phocion was addressing the Athenians from the rostrum; when observing he was generally applauded by the people, he turned to the friend next him and enquired, "Did you observe that I committed any egregious blunder?"
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The Trenton True American, tells a story, which conveys a palpable slur on the new President. "In the days of Grecian degeneracy and corruption," says this paper, "Phocion was addressing the Athenians from the rostrum; when observing he was generally applauded by the people, he turned to the friend next him and enquired, "Did you observe that I committed any egregious blunder?"
Boston Rep.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Madison Conduct
Jeffersonian Dissatisfaction
Great Britain Policy
Phocion Analogy
Partisan Slur
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Madison
Great Britain
Jeffersonian Faction
Trenton True American
Phocion
Athenians
Boston Rep.
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Jeffersonian Dissatisfaction With Madison's Conduct Towards Great Britain
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Jeffersonians, Using Historical Analogy To Slur Madison
Key Figures
Mr. Madison
Great Britain
Jeffersonian Faction
Trenton True American
Phocion
Athenians
Boston Rep.
Key Arguments
Jeffersonian Faction's Dissatisfaction With Madison's Conduct Towards Great Britain Is Becoming More Explicit
Trenton True American Conveys A Slur On Madison Via Phocion Analogy, Implying Applause Despite Potential Blunders