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Editorial
April 22, 1828
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial comparing Generals Washington and Jackson, emphasizing similarities in humble origins, military talents, civil roles, and facing political and personal attacks to defend Jackson and predict his ultimate success.
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General Washington and General Jackson Compared.—General Washington was the architect of his own fortune, and without the aid of collegiate education, for he was only a poor land surveyor, without treading the devious paths of foreign courts, came from the hand of nature a finished specimen of genuine talent and illustrious worth.
General Jackson had no better opportunities in his early life, but was made by nature what he is, and example of intellectual greatness, and the glorious success of plebeian virtue.
General Washington was almost unknown in civil affairs, until after he had developed extraordinary military talent.
And in this particular, General Jackson has the advantage, since as the Attorney-General of Tennessee, (appointed by Washington,) a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Senator in Congress, and the chosen Ambassador to Mexico, his capacity for civil life has been fully tested.
General Washington had his enemies—So has Jackson!
General Washington had traitors in his camp—So had Jackson.
General Washington was denounced as a Military Chieftain, who would inevitably over-turn the liberties of his country—So was Jackson!
General Washington was called a tyrant, because he arrested an officer of high rank on the field of battle!
Jackson has been styled a tyrant also, because in his own camp he arrested those who were about to disobey his orders, and put in jeopardy the safety of New-Orleans.
General Washington was stigmatised as a blood-thirsty and cruel man, for hanging Andre, whose offence was that of a spy!
Jackson has been stigmatised as the murderer of Arbuthnot and Ambrister, who were not merely spies, but bloody and piratical outlaws.
General Washington frequently ordered the shooting of deserters.
General Jackson, once driven to the same necessity, has also been obliged to enforce a similar punishment.
General Washington was reviled, abused, nay, denounced by Tom Paine!
Jackson has suffered the same obloquy from Henry Clay?
Washington finally triumphed over his enemies.
So will Jackson.—Albany Signs of the Times.
General Jackson had no better opportunities in his early life, but was made by nature what he is, and example of intellectual greatness, and the glorious success of plebeian virtue.
General Washington was almost unknown in civil affairs, until after he had developed extraordinary military talent.
And in this particular, General Jackson has the advantage, since as the Attorney-General of Tennessee, (appointed by Washington,) a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Senator in Congress, and the chosen Ambassador to Mexico, his capacity for civil life has been fully tested.
General Washington had his enemies—So has Jackson!
General Washington had traitors in his camp—So had Jackson.
General Washington was denounced as a Military Chieftain, who would inevitably over-turn the liberties of his country—So was Jackson!
General Washington was called a tyrant, because he arrested an officer of high rank on the field of battle!
Jackson has been styled a tyrant also, because in his own camp he arrested those who were about to disobey his orders, and put in jeopardy the safety of New-Orleans.
General Washington was stigmatised as a blood-thirsty and cruel man, for hanging Andre, whose offence was that of a spy!
Jackson has been stigmatised as the murderer of Arbuthnot and Ambrister, who were not merely spies, but bloody and piratical outlaws.
General Washington frequently ordered the shooting of deserters.
General Jackson, once driven to the same necessity, has also been obliged to enforce a similar punishment.
General Washington was reviled, abused, nay, denounced by Tom Paine!
Jackson has suffered the same obloquy from Henry Clay?
Washington finally triumphed over his enemies.
So will Jackson.—Albany Signs of the Times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Washington Jackson Comparison
Political Defense
Military Leadership
Partisan Attacks
Tyranny Accusations
Civil Roles
Humble Origins
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
General Jackson
Henry Clay
Tom Paine
Andre
Arbuthnot
Ambrister
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Comparison Of Washington And Jackson To Defend Jackson Against Critics
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Jackson, Drawing Favorable Parallels To Washington
Key Figures
General Washington
General Jackson
Henry Clay
Tom Paine
Andre
Arbuthnot
Ambrister
Key Arguments
Both Rose From Humble Origins Without Formal Education
Washington Unknown In Civil Affairs Until Military Success; Jackson Proven In Civil Roles
Both Faced Enemies And Traitors
Both Denounced As Tyrants For Arresting Subordinates
Both Criticized For Harsh Punishments Of Spies And Deserters
Both Reviled By Prominent Critics (Paine For Washington, Clay For Jackson)
Both Expected To Triumph Over Enemies