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Editorial
October 11, 1832
Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A dialogue-style editorial criticizes President Andrew Jackson's veto of seven congressional bills, arguing his will overrides the people's, granting him more power than the King of England and threatening democracy.
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The Jackson papers make a great talk about Democracy
What is Democracy, but a government of the people?
Master,-It is nothing but a government in which, the people's will is the Law
Is the people's will the law now?
Answer-No: Andrew Jackson's will is the law now
Has not Jackson vetoed seven bills, which the representatives of the people passed by large majorities, through both houses of Congress-?
Answer-Certainly he has. And, moreover. he censures Congress because they did not apply to him for the plan of a law!
Did any King of England ever say as much?
Answer.-Yes: Charles the First insisted upon his right to make laws for the English people, and it brought his head to the block.
Has any King of England tried it since?'
Answer.--No nor he dare not!
If a King of England were to veto two or three laws in a session of parliament, as Andrew Jackson does. he would not be King ten days afterwards.
Will the people of the United States agree to give to Andrew Jackson greater power than the King of England possesses?
Answer.-No: surely they will not.
(N. Y. Eve. Jour.
What is Democracy, but a government of the people?
Master,-It is nothing but a government in which, the people's will is the Law
Is the people's will the law now?
Answer-No: Andrew Jackson's will is the law now
Has not Jackson vetoed seven bills, which the representatives of the people passed by large majorities, through both houses of Congress-?
Answer-Certainly he has. And, moreover. he censures Congress because they did not apply to him for the plan of a law!
Did any King of England ever say as much?
Answer.-Yes: Charles the First insisted upon his right to make laws for the English people, and it brought his head to the block.
Has any King of England tried it since?'
Answer.--No nor he dare not!
If a King of England were to veto two or three laws in a session of parliament, as Andrew Jackson does. he would not be King ten days afterwards.
Will the people of the United States agree to give to Andrew Jackson greater power than the King of England possesses?
Answer.-No: surely they will not.
(N. Y. Eve. Jour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Vetoes
Democracy Critique
Executive Overreach
Partisan Politics
Constitutional Power
What entities or persons were involved?
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Charles The First
King Of England
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Andrew Jackson's Veto Power
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Jackson, Anti Monarchical Overreach
Key Figures
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Charles The First
King Of England
Key Arguments
Democracy Means Government By The People's Will, But Jackson's Will Is Now The Law
Jackson Vetoed Seven Bills Passed By Large Majorities In Congress
Jackson Censures Congress For Not Consulting Him On Laws
Charles I Claimed Similar Rights And Was Executed
No English King Since Has Dared Such Actions
Jackson's Vetoes Exceed English Monarchical Power
Americans Will Not Grant Jackson Greater Power Than The King Of England