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Editorial
January 16, 1846
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial defends the use of 'Loco Foco' to describe the Democratic party, arguing that the 'Standard' newspaper complains about it while calling Whigs 'Federalists.' It promises to avoid the term once opponents use fair language, citing the proverb about playing at bowls.
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THE TERM, LOCO FOCO
The "Standard" objects to the application of this term, to designate the so called Democratic party. But what right has it for complaint? Does it not uniformly speak of the Whigs as Federalists? We dislike exceedingly to use what may be deemed opprobrious language, at any time, and when the "Standard" and other kindred prints, and the party, of which they are the organs, shall have the decency to give to Whigs their just appellation, we, for one, will studiously avoid the use of the objectionable term, Loco Foco. But if people "will play at bowls, they may expect rubbers."-Ral. Reg.
The "Standard" objects to the application of this term, to designate the so called Democratic party. But what right has it for complaint? Does it not uniformly speak of the Whigs as Federalists? We dislike exceedingly to use what may be deemed opprobrious language, at any time, and when the "Standard" and other kindred prints, and the party, of which they are the organs, shall have the decency to give to Whigs their just appellation, we, for one, will studiously avoid the use of the objectionable term, Loco Foco. But if people "will play at bowls, they may expect rubbers."-Ral. Reg.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Loco Foco
Democratic Party
Whigs
Federalists
Political Terminology
Partisan Press
What entities or persons were involved?
Standard
Whigs
Democratic Party
Loco Foco
Ral. Reg.
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Use Of 'Loco Foco' For Democrats In Response To 'Federalist' For Whigs
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Retaliatory
Key Figures
Standard
Whigs
Democratic Party
Loco Foco
Ral. Reg.
Key Arguments
The 'Standard' Has No Right To Complain About 'Loco Foco' Since It Calls Whigs 'Federalists'
Dislike Using Opprobrious Language But Will Continue Until Opponents Show Decency
If People Play At Bowls, They May Expect Rubbers (Retaliation)