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Editorial
May 15, 1844
The Rhode Islander
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial condemns the Philadelphia riots of last week, attributing the unchecked mob violence and loss of life to the 'Native Americans' party, criticizing their lawlessness and anti-foreigner stance as a disgrace to the city and the nation.
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The Philadelphia Riots.—Our news columns are nearly filled to-day with accounts of the terrible destruction of life and property which occurred last week in Philadelphia, to the great disgrace of the "city of brotherly love." In no other city of the Union has mob violence ever been allowed to riot so long unchecked: and nowhere else has it assumed so ferocious and sanguinary a character.
The "Native Americans" of Philadelphia have rendered themselves infamous as a party by their violation of law and order, and have shown that they are not a whit better qualified to govern themselves than the foreigners whom they oppose.
We hope it may be long before we shall again have to record such terrible transactions, there or elsewhere within the union, as they inflict disgrace upon our whole country, and particularly upon our system of Government, which is our boast and pride, in the eyes of all foreign nations.
The "Native Americans" of Philadelphia have rendered themselves infamous as a party by their violation of law and order, and have shown that they are not a whit better qualified to govern themselves than the foreigners whom they oppose.
We hope it may be long before we shall again have to record such terrible transactions, there or elsewhere within the union, as they inflict disgrace upon our whole country, and particularly upon our system of Government, which is our boast and pride, in the eyes of all foreign nations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Partisan Politics
Immigration
What keywords are associated?
Philadelphia Riots
Native Americans
Mob Violence
Law And Order
Anti Foreigner
National Disgrace
What entities or persons were involved?
Native Americans
Philadelphia
Foreigners
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Condemnation Of Philadelphia Riots By Native Americans
Stance / Tone
Strongly Condemnatory Of Mob Violence And Anti Foreigner Party
Key Figures
Native Americans
Philadelphia
Foreigners
Key Arguments
Mob Violence In Philadelphia Was Unchecked And More Ferocious Than Elsewhere
Native Americans Party Violated Law And Order
They Are No Better Qualified To Govern Than The Foreigners They Oppose
Such Events Disgrace The City, Country, And Government System