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Story October 28, 1825

The National Republican And Ohio Political Register

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio

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Mr. Burgess defeats Mr. Eddy in Rhode Island congressional election, backed by newspapers as an Adams Republican. His quoted speech harshly criticizes Democrats, praising the Constitution under Washington and Adams as pure before Jefferson's 'pollution' with democracy.

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From the Boston Statesman.

Mr. Burgess, who has been elected to Congress in Rhode Island, over Mr. Eddy, was supported by the Journal, Inquirer, &c. as an Adams Republican!--What sort of a republican that is, may be best learned from the following, from Mr. Burgess's own lips--

"In future times, the true history of it America will perhaps be deemed fabulous, for alas! iron times have succeeded. Surely God, for some strange purpose, has permitted the dark mist of a strong delusion to be spread over our country, that we might 'believe a lie;' else why have we committed the safe keeping, and administration of our federal constitution to men, who, from the very moment of its birth, stood, like the great red dragon of the Apocalypse, ready to devour it. When Washington and Adams surrendered up to Jefferson the sanctuary of our liberty, honor and union, it was pure and undefiled. a praise and glory on the whole earth. It has since been polluted with the ceremonials of Democracy.

"I should consider nothing, which could be said of me, so bad, as a report that I had become a Democrat. I trust in God. that stigma, shall never be rightfully attached to me"

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography

What themes does it cover?

Deception Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Election Rhode Island Adams Republican Anti Democrat Political Speech Constitution Criticism

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Burgess Mr. Eddy Washington Adams Jefferson

Where did it happen?

Rhode Island

Story Details

Key Persons

Mr. Burgess Mr. Eddy Washington Adams Jefferson

Location

Rhode Island

Story Details

Mr. Burgess is elected to Congress in Rhode Island over Mr. Eddy, supported as an Adams Republican by local papers. His speech decries Democratic influence on the Constitution after Washington and Adams, calling it pollution, and vows never to become a Democrat.

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