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Editorial
November 4, 1860
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
Rhetorical editorial from Nevada National attacking California politician Gwin for allegedly sabotaging Overland Mail Bill and Pony Express aid, favoring Pacific Mail Steamship Company, opposing free homesteads, supporting Breckinridge disunion party, and seeking re-election to U.S. Senate.
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Gwin Democracy.
Who killed the Overland Mail Bill?
Ask Gwin.
Who opposed the giving of aid to the Pony
Express?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has favored the giving of all
mail contracts to the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has favored with damning
powers the Pacific Railroad?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has opposed the giving of
Free Homesteads to freemen?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that for the last ten years has
farmed out the people of California, in or-
der to obtain pelf and power?
Ask Gwin.
Who was it that bent the suppliant knee
to Broderick, that he might "stoop" into a
seat in the United States Senate?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that desires to give $200,000 for
Lime Point, and by such a speculation has
gained the imperishable name of "The Great
Lime Pointer"?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that now fathers, sustains and
"funds" the Breckinridge disunion party in
California?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that is now traveling through
the State of California, in order to again
bamboozle the people to vote for his friends,
the Breckinridge nominees for the Senate
and Assembly?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that is now seeking, against the
manifest wishes of the people, a re-election
to the United States Senate?
Ask Gwin.
Who will the Breckinridge candidates, if
elected to the Senate and Assembly, vote for
for United States Senator?
Ask Gwin.
or
Ask Them.
—Nevada National
Who killed the Overland Mail Bill?
Ask Gwin.
Who opposed the giving of aid to the Pony
Express?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has favored the giving of all
mail contracts to the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has favored with damning
powers the Pacific Railroad?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that has opposed the giving of
Free Homesteads to freemen?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that for the last ten years has
farmed out the people of California, in or-
der to obtain pelf and power?
Ask Gwin.
Who was it that bent the suppliant knee
to Broderick, that he might "stoop" into a
seat in the United States Senate?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that desires to give $200,000 for
Lime Point, and by such a speculation has
gained the imperishable name of "The Great
Lime Pointer"?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that now fathers, sustains and
"funds" the Breckinridge disunion party in
California?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that is now traveling through
the State of California, in order to again
bamboozle the people to vote for his friends,
the Breckinridge nominees for the Senate
and Assembly?
Ask Gwin.
Who is it that is now seeking, against the
manifest wishes of the people, a re-election
to the United States Senate?
Ask Gwin.
Who will the Breckinridge candidates, if
elected to the Senate and Assembly, vote for
for United States Senator?
Ask Gwin.
or
Ask Them.
—Nevada National
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Gwin
Breckinridge
California Politics
Overland Mail
Pony Express
Pacific Railroad
Free Homesteads
Senate Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Gwin
Broderick
Breckinridge Party
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pony Express
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Gwin's Political Actions And Support For Breckinridge Party
Stance / Tone
Hostile Attack On Gwin
Key Figures
Gwin
Broderick
Breckinridge Party
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pony Express
Key Arguments
Gwin Killed The Overland Mail Bill
Gwin Opposed Aid To The Pony Express
Gwin Favored Mail Contracts To Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Gwin Opposed The Pacific Railroad
Gwin Opposed Free Homesteads
Gwin Exploited California People For Personal Gain
Gwin Allied With Broderick For Senate Seat
Gwin Sought $200,000 For Lime Point Speculation
Gwin Supports Breckinridge Disunion Party
Gwin Seeks Re Election Against Public Will