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Editorial
November 4, 1822
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Vermont newspaper article, reprinted with approval, satirically criticizes Boston's Old South Society for importing a superior organ from London rather than supporting the local Boston organ factory, emphasizing patriotism and economy in encouraging domestic manufactures.
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There is some wit, as well as truth, in the following article from a Vermont paper:
Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures.
The Boston Gaz. states, that "the Old South Society in that city are now erecting in their church a large & elegant organ, imported from London, said to be much superior to any ever imported into this country."
The Old South Society have undoubtedly a right to dispose of their money as they please; but it would have appeared more economical had they purchased a better one at the excellent factory not perhaps 50 feet distant from their church, which would have saved several thousand miles of transportation; and they would also have displayed their patriotism in encouraging domestic manufactures. Although organs have been ordered from the Boston establishment to several parts of the Union, and been highly approved, still perhaps they were not considered good enough for the Old South Society; in which case it is hoped they have completed their folly by also importing the necessary appendages, viz. an English bellows blower, an English audience, and a sufficient quantity of genuine English wind.
Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures.
The Boston Gaz. states, that "the Old South Society in that city are now erecting in their church a large & elegant organ, imported from London, said to be much superior to any ever imported into this country."
The Old South Society have undoubtedly a right to dispose of their money as they please; but it would have appeared more economical had they purchased a better one at the excellent factory not perhaps 50 feet distant from their church, which would have saved several thousand miles of transportation; and they would also have displayed their patriotism in encouraging domestic manufactures. Although organs have been ordered from the Boston establishment to several parts of the Union, and been highly approved, still perhaps they were not considered good enough for the Old South Society; in which case it is hoped they have completed their folly by also importing the necessary appendages, viz. an English bellows blower, an English audience, and a sufficient quantity of genuine English wind.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Domestic Manufactures
Importation
Organs
Patriotism
Satire
Boston Society
What entities or persons were involved?
Old South Society
Boston Gazette
Boston Organ Factory
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Encouragement Of Domestic Manufactures Over Imports
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism Of Importing Foreign Goods
Key Figures
Old South Society
Boston Gazette
Boston Organ Factory
Key Arguments
Old South Society Has Right To Spend Money As They Please
More Economical To Buy Local Organ Nearby
Supports Patriotism By Encouraging Domestic Manufactures
Local Organs Highly Approved Elsewhere
Satirically Suggests Importing English Audience And Wind