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Editorial
October 11, 1809
The Delaware Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
The editorial calls for state legislatures to promote conciliation, prioritize national interests, abandon local divisions, and unite as Americans to enhance respect abroad and domestic harmony, emphasizing action in the current emergency.
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The enquiry is now going about as to what we are to do in the present emergency. On this point common sense would say, let the legislatures of the different states conciliate parties: let the real interests of the country be calmly considered: let us discountenance local distinction; let us become more constitutional, and consequently more national, by becoming more United: let it no longer be Massachusetts and Virginians, New-Yorkers and Pennsylvanians, but Americans: then shall we become more respected and formidable abroad, more collected and happy at home; let us also instead of talking, act: for foreign nations will not believe that we are in earnest until we make a display of something more than mere words.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
National Unity
State Legislatures
American Identity
Local Distinctions
Constitutional Unity
Action Over Words
What entities or persons were involved?
State Legislatures
Americans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call For National Unity In Emergency
Stance / Tone
Urging Unity And Action Over Words
Key Figures
State Legislatures
Americans
Key Arguments
Let The Legislatures Of The Different States Conciliate Parties
Let The Real Interests Of The Country Be Calmly Considered
Let Us Discountenance Local Distinction
Let Us Become More Constitutional And Consequently More National By Becoming More United
Let It No Longer Be Massachusetts And Virginians New Yorkers And Pennsylvanians But Americans
Then Shall We Become More Respected And Formidable Abroad More Collected And Happy At Home
Let Us Also Instead Of Talking Act
Foreign Nations Will Not Believe That We Are In Earnest Until We Make A Display Of Something More Than Mere Words