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Editorial
March 10, 1812
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial sarcastically criticizes the Oracle for questioning Mr. Plumer's Christian belief as an election criterion, highlighting hypocrisy since Mr. Smith's irreligiosity was overlooked, and implying Mr. Gilman's beliefs also fail scrutiny.
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The "Important Inquiry."
The Oracle man seems to think it an important inquiry whether Mr. Plumer be a believer in the Christian Religion. This however was an inquiry of no consequence when Mr. Smith was their candidate, and why? because Mr. Smith's total neglect of religious duties, and his private opinion, were too well known to need it.
"How beautiful and uniform is consistency"! ! ! If a belief in Christianity is to be the criterion, it is believed even Mr. Gilman's private opinions will by no means bear the test.
The Oracle man seems to think it an important inquiry whether Mr. Plumer be a believer in the Christian Religion. This however was an inquiry of no consequence when Mr. Smith was their candidate, and why? because Mr. Smith's total neglect of religious duties, and his private opinion, were too well known to need it.
"How beautiful and uniform is consistency"! ! ! If a belief in Christianity is to be the criterion, it is believed even Mr. Gilman's private opinions will by no means bear the test.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Christian Belief
Political Candidates
Religious Hypocrisy
Election Inquiry
Consistency Critique
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Plumer
Mr. Smith
Mr. Gilman
The Oracle Man
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Inconsistent Religious Scrutiny Of Political Candidates
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Criticism Of Hypocrisy
Key Figures
Mr. Plumer
Mr. Smith
Mr. Gilman
The Oracle Man
Key Arguments
Inquiry Into Mr. Plumer's Belief In Christianity Is Deemed Important Now
Same Inquiry Was Irrelevant For Mr. Smith Due To His Known Neglect Of Religious Duties
Criticizes Lack Of Consistency In Applying Religious Criteria To Candidates
Mr. Gilman's Private Opinions On Christianity Would Not Withstand The Test