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Editorial
February 8, 1816
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes a Philadelphia Federal editor's support for William H. Crawford as next President, advising him to cease as it harms Crawford's Republican purity. It praises Dr. Bibb's straightforward note and urges Republicans to unite against Federalist division tactics.
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A federal Editor in Philadelphia boasts that he was "the first to propose Mr. Crawford—and he will be the last to recede from his support." -as the next President. Now, we advise this man, if he really wishes to serve Mr. C. to hold his tongue for ever. His aid will be of little use to any one—a Republican will spurn it and Mr. C. will be the first to do it.
This distinguished citizen is too pure to seek the embraces of the federal party. He will scorn the services of men, who, at the worst of times, denied them to their country. He will spurn the right-hand of fellowship, when offered by the Pickerings and Otises', the friends of the Hartford Convention, and the vindicators of Britain.
The short note of Dr. Bibb is more complimentary to him, than all the paeans of all the federalists. It commands the respect and approbation of every one, who prefers plain dealing to equivocation, and respects the man who is as much above intrigue himself, as he is above the intrigues of others.—The Federalists will strive to divide—it is the duty of the Republicans to unite.
This distinguished citizen is too pure to seek the embraces of the federal party. He will scorn the services of men, who, at the worst of times, denied them to their country. He will spurn the right-hand of fellowship, when offered by the Pickerings and Otises', the friends of the Hartford Convention, and the vindicators of Britain.
The short note of Dr. Bibb is more complimentary to him, than all the paeans of all the federalists. It commands the respect and approbation of every one, who prefers plain dealing to equivocation, and respects the man who is as much above intrigue himself, as he is above the intrigues of others.—The Federalists will strive to divide—it is the duty of the Republicans to unite.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Crawford Presidency
Federalist Support
Republican Unity
Political Intrigue
Hartford Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Crawford
Federal Editor In Philadelphia
Dr. Bibb
Pickerings
Otises
Hartford Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Federalist Support For Crawford's Presidential Bid
Stance / Tone
Anti Federalist Advocacy For Republican Unity
Key Figures
Mr. Crawford
Federal Editor In Philadelphia
Dr. Bibb
Pickerings
Otises
Hartford Convention
Key Arguments
Federal Editor's Support Harms Crawford's Reputation
Crawford Too Pure For Federalist Alliance
Dr. Bibb's Note Shows Honest Republican Support
Federalists Seek To Divide; Republicans Must Unite