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Editorial
April 3, 1799
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Defines democrat as citizen preserving US democratic constitution with equal rights; echoes Washington's warning against parties; urges firm support for government to prevent anarchy and ensure liberty.
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Sundry people have enquired what a democrat is? Writers have divided all simple governments into three kinds; -- monarchical, where a king, or other despot, is sovereign; aristocratic, where the nobles govern, and the common people are nothing; and democratic, in which every citizen has an equal suffrage and equal privileges, and the constituted authorities are the people's agents. Such is the species of government in these United States.
We have neither despot nor nobility; and every citizen who wishes to preserve the purity of our constitution is a good democrat.
General Washington, when he retired from the office of President, solemnly cautioned us against party and local prejudices. How has this caution, which is enforced by every consideration, been regarded?
We are loudly called upon by the state of public affairs, to show ourselves firmly determined to support government-- to respect the constitution-- and to be decided Americans. What nation ever flourished in a state of anarchy? Where was liberty ever enjoyed equally from highest to lowest without a good government?
A sloop belonging to Capt. Hilton, of Wiscasset, from Boston, foundered near Wood-Island, cargo lost, except 6 hogsheads rum. She sailed the 6th inst.
We have neither despot nor nobility; and every citizen who wishes to preserve the purity of our constitution is a good democrat.
General Washington, when he retired from the office of President, solemnly cautioned us against party and local prejudices. How has this caution, which is enforced by every consideration, been regarded?
We are loudly called upon by the state of public affairs, to show ourselves firmly determined to support government-- to respect the constitution-- and to be decided Americans. What nation ever flourished in a state of anarchy? Where was liberty ever enjoyed equally from highest to lowest without a good government?
A sloop belonging to Capt. Hilton, of Wiscasset, from Boston, foundered near Wood-Island, cargo lost, except 6 hogsheads rum. She sailed the 6th inst.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democrat Definition
Constitutional Purity
Party Prejudices
Government Support
Anarchy Warning
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Definition Of A Democrat And Support For Constitutional Government
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Democratic Principles And Anti Factionalism
Key Figures
General Washington
Key Arguments
Governments Divided Into Monarchical, Aristocratic, And Democratic
Us Government Is Democratic With Equal Suffrage And Privileges
Every Citizen Preserving Constitutional Purity Is A Good Democrat
Washington Cautioned Against Party And Local Prejudices
Support Government, Respect Constitution, And Avoid Anarchy For Liberty