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Editorial
July 14, 1842
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
An editorial defends the Whig party against charges in The Jeffersonian that they failed to fulfill reform and retrenchment promises in under two years, contrasting this with the unfulfilled pledges of Jackson and Van Buren over twelve years. It notes the challenge of persuading Democratic supporters.
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The Jeffersonian of the 6th ult. contains an article charging the Whigs with having forfeited all their pledges and therefore they are not worthy of the confidence of a free people. Gen. Jackson went into power under a promise of Reform and Retrenchment and was in office eight years and did not fulfil his promises. Mr. Van Buren's administration was a continuation of Gen. Jackson's. but in these twelve years they had not time to bring about the Reform and Retrenchment promised, but it is expected of the Whigs in little more than a year that they should fulfil all the promises that they made.
Yes, Mr. Jeffersonian, we did say that our Candidates would have to contend almost against hope, and why! Because many of your party are so completely joined to their idols that the force of truth cannot reach them.
Yes, Mr. Jeffersonian, we did say that our Candidates would have to contend almost against hope, and why! Because many of your party are so completely joined to their idols that the force of truth cannot reach them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Defense
Jackson Promises
Reform Retrenchment
Partisan Pledges
Democratic Idols
What entities or persons were involved?
Whigs
The Jeffersonian
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Van Buren
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Whig Fulfillment Of Reform Promises
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Whigs, Critical Of Democrats
Key Figures
Whigs
The Jeffersonian
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Van Buren
Key Arguments
Democrats Under Jackson And Van Buren Failed To Deliver Reform And Retrenchment In 12 Years
Unfair To Expect Whigs To Fulfill All Promises In Just Over One Year
Democratic Supporters Are Blindly Attached To Their Leaders