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Editorial
February 9, 1808
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial presents an extract from Colonel Hamilton's speech in the North Carolina legislature, imitating Aurora style, urging Thomas Jefferson to seek re-election as president by criticizing rivals Rufus King, George Clinton, James Madison, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney as factional, weak, or unfit.
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Legislative Eloquence.
As we have published the eloquent speeches of Messrs. Gaston and Henderson in the legislature of North Carolina, we give an extract from the speech of Colonel Hamilton, the mover of the resolution, to whom these gentlemen replied. It is a close imitation of the Aurora eloquence, and equally as remarkable for the truth of its sentiments as for the delicacy of its language.
'Shall we not,' asked Colonel Hamilton, 'solicit Mr. Jefferson again to become president? It is known that he has scruples of delicacy; who shall we find equal to the task? Let us look round the United States and take a view of the most prominent candidates. What is Rufus King? He is known to be the child of faction, the disciple of Alexander Hamilton, to have imbibed his toryish royal principles. What is George Clinton? He was once a great governor, and has resigned government of factious favorites. He would be the tool, the puppet of John R. Munroe. [James Monroe?]
[Man, but he is anti], ed himself to the go-dolph. Mr. Madison wants nerves, wants poetry: he would be blown about by every breeze: and if we look to South Carolina, we shall see Charles Cotesworth Pinkney, another disciple of Hamilton, one of faction and a creature dith wo entire confidence weuld be the whom besides eafe can drposiiary M we repond Jeor o r vighs and liberies acd we oughti or e in a time of peril and danger e him ssviour to ley of aside his conntry scruples and become [president?]'
As we have published the eloquent speeches of Messrs. Gaston and Henderson in the legislature of North Carolina, we give an extract from the speech of Colonel Hamilton, the mover of the resolution, to whom these gentlemen replied. It is a close imitation of the Aurora eloquence, and equally as remarkable for the truth of its sentiments as for the delicacy of its language.
'Shall we not,' asked Colonel Hamilton, 'solicit Mr. Jefferson again to become president? It is known that he has scruples of delicacy; who shall we find equal to the task? Let us look round the United States and take a view of the most prominent candidates. What is Rufus King? He is known to be the child of faction, the disciple of Alexander Hamilton, to have imbibed his toryish royal principles. What is George Clinton? He was once a great governor, and has resigned government of factious favorites. He would be the tool, the puppet of John R. Munroe. [James Monroe?]
[Man, but he is anti], ed himself to the go-dolph. Mr. Madison wants nerves, wants poetry: he would be blown about by every breeze: and if we look to South Carolina, we shall see Charles Cotesworth Pinkney, another disciple of Hamilton, one of faction and a creature dith wo entire confidence weuld be the whom besides eafe can drposiiary M we repond Jeor o r vighs and liberies acd we oughti or e in a time of peril and danger e him ssviour to ley of aside his conntry scruples and become [president?]'
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Presidency
Presidential Candidates
Partisan Criticism
North Carolina Legislature
Aurora Eloquence
Federalist Rivals
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Rufus King
Alexander Hamilton
George Clinton
John R. Munroe
James Monroe
James Madison
Charles Cotesworth Pinkney
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Jefferson's Re Election By Criticizing Rivals
Stance / Tone
Pro Jefferson, Anti Federalist Satire
Key Figures
Colonel Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Rufus King
Alexander Hamilton
George Clinton
John R. Munroe
James Monroe
James Madison
Charles Cotesworth Pinkney
Key Arguments
Jefferson Has Scruples But Is The Best Choice For President
Rufus King Is A Factional Disciple Of Hamilton With Toryish Royal Principles
George Clinton Would Be A Puppet Of Monroe
Madison Lacks Nerves And Would Be Unstable
Pinckney Is Another Hamilton Disciple And Creature Of Faction
Jefferson Is The Safe Depository Of Rights And Liberties In Peril, Urged To Set Aside Scruples