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Editorial
August 12, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A Massachusetts Centinel writer argues that the constitutional ban on titles of nobility does not apply to the president, advocating for 'His Majesty' as a title of sovereignty to equate the US executive with European monarchs and ensure efficient leadership.
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OF TITLES, PRO AND CON.
A late writer in the Massachusetts Centinel observes, as follows, viz. As for the article about "titles of nobility," it is too absurd to merit a minute's attention. The same article was in the Confederation; but was never even supposed to affect titles given to Constitutional officers. Besides, the title of "His Majesty" would not be a "title of nobility," but a title of sovereignty—A title which the person who represents the "MAJESTY OF THE PEOPLE" of the United States, well deserves—and which he will ere long receive. The Supreme Executive will then be considered in Europe, as on a par with their Sovereigns— and that efficiency be found in the head of our Empire, which the voice of the whole continent has been so long and so loudly calling for.
A late writer in the Massachusetts Centinel observes, as follows, viz. As for the article about "titles of nobility," it is too absurd to merit a minute's attention. The same article was in the Confederation; but was never even supposed to affect titles given to Constitutional officers. Besides, the title of "His Majesty" would not be a "title of nobility," but a title of sovereignty—A title which the person who represents the "MAJESTY OF THE PEOPLE" of the United States, well deserves—and which he will ere long receive. The Supreme Executive will then be considered in Europe, as on a par with their Sovereigns— and that efficiency be found in the head of our Empire, which the voice of the whole continent has been so long and so loudly calling for.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Titles Of Nobility
His Majesty
Presidential Title
Sovereignty
Constitutional Officers
European Sovereigns
What entities or persons were involved?
Massachusetts Centinel
Supreme Executive
The People Of The United States
European Sovereigns
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Presidential Title Of 'His Majesty'
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Sovereign Title For The President
Key Figures
Massachusetts Centinel
Supreme Executive
The People Of The United States
European Sovereigns
Key Arguments
The Prohibition On Titles Of Nobility Does Not Affect Titles For Constitutional Officers
The Article Existed In The Confederation Without Impacting Such Titles
'His Majesty' Is A Title Of Sovereignty, Not Nobility
The President Represents The 'Majesty Of The People' And Deserves This Title
Such A Title Will Place The Us Executive On Par With European Sovereigns
It Will Provide The Efficiency Long Called For In The Head Of The Empire