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Editorial
April 10, 1804
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Alexandria Daily Advertiser praises Thomas Jefferson's nomination for President by Republican members of Congress, highlighting his embodiment as 'the man of the people,' uncorrupted by power, and unwavering political principles and patriotism.
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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10.
We anticipate, without much presumption, that the nominations of President and Vice President, made by the republican members of Congress will be universally acceptable to the friends of the party throughout the union. It would be a work of supererogation to attempt any eulogy on the political department of THOMAS JEFFERSON. His country called him to the exercise of the highest office in its gift, he was emphatically denominated the man of the people ; and that in the discharge of the high duties of his station, he has demonstrated that the honourable epithet was not misapplied. Power has not corrupted a heart, or impaired an understanding. both of which have through a chequered life been actively engaged in rendering services to his fellow men. Many individuals, have distinguished themselves in advocating the liberties of their country before they attained the high political places ; but few have abated zeal for the public welfare. Be it then preserved. in the possession of power, and unchanged. that his political PRINCIPLES HAVE NEVER CHANGED ; and that in power, as well as out of power, his patriotism has shone with equal splendor.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 10.
We anticipate, without much presumption, that the nominations of President and Vice President, made by the republican members of Congress will be universally acceptable to the friends of the party throughout the union. It would be a work of supererogation to attempt any eulogy on the political department of THOMAS JEFFERSON. His country called him to the exercise of the highest office in its gift, he was emphatically denominated the man of the people ; and that in the discharge of the high duties of his station, he has demonstrated that the honourable epithet was not misapplied. Power has not corrupted a heart, or impaired an understanding. both of which have through a chequered life been actively engaged in rendering services to his fellow men. Many individuals, have distinguished themselves in advocating the liberties of their country before they attained the high political places ; but few have abated zeal for the public welfare. Be it then preserved. in the possession of power, and unchanged. that his political PRINCIPLES HAVE NEVER CHANGED ; and that in power, as well as out of power, his patriotism has shone with equal splendor.
(Nat. Intel.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Thomas Jefferson
Presidential Nomination
Republican Party
Political Principles
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Members Of Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Endorsement Of Thomas Jefferson's Presidential Nomination
Stance / Tone
Praiseful And Supportive
Key Figures
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Members Of Congress
Key Arguments
Nominations By Republican Members Will Be Universally Acceptable To Party Friends
Jefferson Is The Man Of The People, Epithet Not Misapplied
Power Has Not Corrupted His Heart Or Impaired His Understanding
His Principles Have Never Changed
Patriotism Shines Equally In And Out Of Power