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Editorial
July 15, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes democratic party and papers for opposing President Madison's efforts to achieve amicable adjustment with Great Britain, promoting hostility for personal gain.
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"In Peace Friends."
This maxim involves not only the principles of humanity, but those also of the soundest policy; yet unfortunately for the happiness of society, there are a few base and depraved individuals in the country who, to gratify a detestable spirit of revenge and promote personal ambition, are endeavoring to keep up the spirit of hostility betwixt this country and Great Britain, at the expense of truth and justice. The editors of democratic papers use every means, however base, to lead the public mind astray on this subject. The leaders of the democratic party, whose only object is power and office, know the moment their watch words of "old tory," "British partisans," &c. lose their charm, the great engine which has hitherto aided their elevation will be destroyed. This is one principal reason of there having been so strong an opposition manifested by the selfish democrats, to an accommodation with England. These characters now secretly curse Mr. Madison for the just & independent course he is now pursuing to effect an amicable adjustment. Already they show the cloven foot of their baseness. Duane, the great gun of the party, openly condemns the course the president has adopted--and their object is, if possible, to defeat the negotiation.
-[Port. Gaz.]
This maxim involves not only the principles of humanity, but those also of the soundest policy; yet unfortunately for the happiness of society, there are a few base and depraved individuals in the country who, to gratify a detestable spirit of revenge and promote personal ambition, are endeavoring to keep up the spirit of hostility betwixt this country and Great Britain, at the expense of truth and justice. The editors of democratic papers use every means, however base, to lead the public mind astray on this subject. The leaders of the democratic party, whose only object is power and office, know the moment their watch words of "old tory," "British partisans," &c. lose their charm, the great engine which has hitherto aided their elevation will be destroyed. This is one principal reason of there having been so strong an opposition manifested by the selfish democrats, to an accommodation with England. These characters now secretly curse Mr. Madison for the just & independent course he is now pursuing to effect an amicable adjustment. Already they show the cloven foot of their baseness. Duane, the great gun of the party, openly condemns the course the president has adopted--and their object is, if possible, to defeat the negotiation.
-[Port. Gaz.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Peace With Britain
Democratic Opposition
Madison Policy
Partisan Hostility
British Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Madison
Duane
Democratic Party Leaders
Editors Of Democratic Papers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Democratic Efforts Against Peace With Britain
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Democratic And Pro Peace With Britain
Key Figures
Mr. Madison
Duane
Democratic Party Leaders
Editors Of Democratic Papers
Key Arguments
Maxim 'In Peace Friends' Promotes Humanity And Sound Policy
Base Individuals Keep Up Hostility Between Country And Great Britain For Revenge And Ambition
Democratic Papers Mislead Public On The Subject
Democratic Leaders Oppose Accommodation To Maintain Power
Democrats Curse Madison's Independent Course For Amicable Adjustment
Duane Condemns President's Course To Defeat Negotiation