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Editorial
May 15, 1793
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
This editorial celebrates the US Constitution's role in attracting immigrants through protections of liberty and property, while condemning agitators who sow discord and slander elected officials under patriotic guises.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
The United States are an asylum to the people of the rest of the globe---since the adoption of the new constitution, and the organization of the general government, the emigrations to this country have encreased beyond all calculation.
The security to liberty, property, person and life, enjoyed under the auspices of this wise and happy constitution, are the inducements which have operated so powerfully on the minds of every industrious reflecting emigrant---this security is at the present moment enjoyed in the highest perfection, and we trust will continue as long as the "sun shines, or the rivers run."
The efforts made by the restless sons of ambition and violence, to sow the seeds of discord---to weaken the general confidence in the duly elected officers of the people---nay, to prompt individuals and associated bodies, to assume the powers of the executive, and to exercise a summary vengeance on particular persons, whom malice or private pique may stigmatize with opprobrious epithets, must meet the execration of every friend to the interests and honor of the Union.
There are persons among us who assume the appellations of Patriots and Republicans, and yet are constantly publishing the most abusive slanders against men in office, who hold their appointments on the most honorable tenure, the unsolicited suffrages of a majority of their fellow citizens. Surely such republicanism can hardly be said to be skin-deep.
The United States are an asylum to the people of the rest of the globe---since the adoption of the new constitution, and the organization of the general government, the emigrations to this country have encreased beyond all calculation.
The security to liberty, property, person and life, enjoyed under the auspices of this wise and happy constitution, are the inducements which have operated so powerfully on the minds of every industrious reflecting emigrant---this security is at the present moment enjoyed in the highest perfection, and we trust will continue as long as the "sun shines, or the rivers run."
The efforts made by the restless sons of ambition and violence, to sow the seeds of discord---to weaken the general confidence in the duly elected officers of the people---nay, to prompt individuals and associated bodies, to assume the powers of the executive, and to exercise a summary vengeance on particular persons, whom malice or private pique may stigmatize with opprobrious epithets, must meet the execration of every friend to the interests and honor of the Union.
There are persons among us who assume the appellations of Patriots and Republicans, and yet are constantly publishing the most abusive slanders against men in office, who hold their appointments on the most honorable tenure, the unsolicited suffrages of a majority of their fellow citizens. Surely such republicanism can hardly be said to be skin-deep.
What sub-type of article is it?
Immigration
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Immigration
Constitution
Liberty
Political Discord
False Patriotism
Republicanism
Elected Officials
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
General Government
Elected Officers
Patriots And Republicans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Us Constitution Attracting Immigrants And Criticism Of Political Agitators
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Constitution And Government, Critical Of False Patriots
Key Figures
United States
General Government
Elected Officers
Patriots And Republicans
Key Arguments
United States As Asylum For Global People Since New Constitution
Emigrations Increased Beyond Calculation
Security To Liberty, Property, Person, And Life Under Constitution Attracts Industrious Emigrants
Security Enjoyed In Highest Perfection And Hoped To Continue Indefinitely
Efforts By Ambitious And Violent To Sow Discord And Undermine Elected Officers Must Be Execrated
Persons Calling Themselves Patriots And Republicans Publish Abusive Slanders Against Officials Elected By Majority Suffrages
Such Republicanism Is Skin Deep