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Editorial
October 25, 1844
Richmond Palladium
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The Richmond Palladium states its subscription terms and presents the Whig party's principles via Henry Clay's September 1843 letter to Jacob Burnet, outlining objectives including a sound national currency, protection for American industry, executive restraints, and a single-term presidency limit.
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TERMS OF THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM:
Dollars--in advance; And Three Dollars at the expiration of the year.
Principles
The principles of the Whig party are positive and plain. They are briefly and clearly stated in the following letter of the Whig candidate for the Presidency Henry Clay.
The letter was addressed to Mr Jacob Burnet of Philadelphia:
Ashtabula, 13th Sept, 1843
Dear Sir, I received your favor communicating the patriotic purposes and views of the Young Men of Philadelphia; and I take pleasure, in compliance with your request, in stating some of the principal objects which engage the common desire and common exertions of the Whig party to bring about in the Government of the United States.
These are:--
A SOUND NATIONAL CURRENCY. Regulated by the Will and Authority of the Nation:
An adequate Revenue, with a FAIR PROTECTION to American Industry:
Just restraints on the Executive power, embracing a further Restriction on the exercise of the Veto:
A faithful Administration of the Public Domain, with an Equitable Distribution of the Proceeds of the Sales of it among all the States:
An honest Economical Administration of the General Government, leaving Public Officers perfect Freedom of Thought, and of the Right of Suffrage, but with suitable Restraints against Improper Interference in Elections
An Amendment of the Constitution, limiting the incumbency of the Presidential Office to a SINGLE TERM
These objects attained, I think that we would cease to be afflicted with bad administrations of the Government
I am Respectfully, Your Friend,
HENRY CLAY
Dollars--in advance; And Three Dollars at the expiration of the year.
Principles
The principles of the Whig party are positive and plain. They are briefly and clearly stated in the following letter of the Whig candidate for the Presidency Henry Clay.
The letter was addressed to Mr Jacob Burnet of Philadelphia:
Ashtabula, 13th Sept, 1843
Dear Sir, I received your favor communicating the patriotic purposes and views of the Young Men of Philadelphia; and I take pleasure, in compliance with your request, in stating some of the principal objects which engage the common desire and common exertions of the Whig party to bring about in the Government of the United States.
These are:--
A SOUND NATIONAL CURRENCY. Regulated by the Will and Authority of the Nation:
An adequate Revenue, with a FAIR PROTECTION to American Industry:
Just restraints on the Executive power, embracing a further Restriction on the exercise of the Veto:
A faithful Administration of the Public Domain, with an Equitable Distribution of the Proceeds of the Sales of it among all the States:
An honest Economical Administration of the General Government, leaving Public Officers perfect Freedom of Thought, and of the Right of Suffrage, but with suitable Restraints against Improper Interference in Elections
An Amendment of the Constitution, limiting the incumbency of the Presidential Office to a SINGLE TERM
These objects attained, I think that we would cease to be afflicted with bad administrations of the Government
I am Respectfully, Your Friend,
HENRY CLAY
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Whig Party
Henry Clay
National Currency
American Industry Protection
Executive Restraints
Single Term Presidency
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Jacob Burnet
Young Men Of Philadelphia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Whig Party Principles And Objectives
Stance / Tone
Supportive Endorsement Of Whig Platform
Key Figures
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Jacob Burnet
Young Men Of Philadelphia
Key Arguments
Sound National Currency Regulated By National Authority
Adequate Revenue With Fair Protection To American Industry
Just Restraints On Executive Power Including Veto Restrictions
Faithful Administration Of Public Domain With Equitable Distribution To States
Honest Economical Government Administration Preserving Freedoms And Restraining Election Interference
Constitutional Amendment For Single Presidential Term