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Editorial
September 9, 1869
The Idaho World
Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho
What is this article about?
The Cincinnati Times criticizes President Grant for using a national vessel to convey himself and a select party to pleasure resorts like Long Branch, costing $1000 per day, deemed too extravagant amid hard times for a plain republic.
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STILL HARPING.--The Cincinnati Times says:
Since the day that Grant fought his first battle at Belmont, Missouri, we have been among his foremost admirers. When he was elected President of the United States we were more than gratified. Yet, for all this, we cannot say that we sanction his taking a National vessel to convey himself and his little "select" party to Long Branch and other pleasure resorts. One thousand dollars per day, these hard times, is entirely too steep, merely to add to the aristocratic appearances of the chief officer of a plain Republic.
Since the day that Grant fought his first battle at Belmont, Missouri, we have been among his foremost admirers. When he was elected President of the United States we were more than gratified. Yet, for all this, we cannot say that we sanction his taking a National vessel to convey himself and his little "select" party to Long Branch and other pleasure resorts. One thousand dollars per day, these hard times, is entirely too steep, merely to add to the aristocratic appearances of the chief officer of a plain Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Grant Criticism
Presidential Extravagance
National Vessel
Long Branch
Public Funds Misuse
What entities or persons were involved?
Ulysses S. Grant
Cincinnati Times
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of President Grant's Extravagant Use Of Public Resources
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Presidential Extravagance
Key Figures
Ulysses S. Grant
Cincinnati Times
Key Arguments
Grant's Military And Presidential Achievements Are Admired
Use Of National Vessel For Personal Pleasure With Select Party Is Not Sanctioned
Cost Of $1000 Per Day Is Too High In Hard Times
Enhances Aristocratic Image Unfit For A Plain Republic