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Editorial
May 4, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
An editorial from a mechanic urges Massachusetts voters to elect representatives opposed to war and embargoes following a successful gubernatorial election for peace advocates. It warns Democrats against supporting Madison and Gerry, arguing it favors war, taxes, and economic restrictions, to reopen trade and business.
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Peace or War.
There cannot be a doubt but that the result of the Gubernatorial Election in this state has had a very considerable effect in checking the war partizans at Washington, in their mad career. The Friends of Peace in Massachusetts will recollect, that though their exertions have been crowned with success as to Governor, still they have an important duty to perform in the choice of Representatives. Every man, without distinction of party, who is opposed to War and Embargoes ought to unite in the election of such men as have been uniformly opposed to these measures. There is every reason to believe that a large proportion of the democratic party are honestly and decidedly opposed to WAR and TAXES;—let such men reflect that by giving their votes for the advocates of Madison and Gerry, they virtu- ally vote in favor of embargoes, war, loans, and taxes. The writer of this article is a Mechanic, no seeker for office, and only wishes that the usual channels of business and trade may be opened again, that the sound of the hammer and mallet may be heard in our work shops.
There cannot be a doubt but that the result of the Gubernatorial Election in this state has had a very considerable effect in checking the war partizans at Washington, in their mad career. The Friends of Peace in Massachusetts will recollect, that though their exertions have been crowned with success as to Governor, still they have an important duty to perform in the choice of Representatives. Every man, without distinction of party, who is opposed to War and Embargoes ought to unite in the election of such men as have been uniformly opposed to these measures. There is every reason to believe that a large proportion of the democratic party are honestly and decidedly opposed to WAR and TAXES;—let such men reflect that by giving their votes for the advocates of Madison and Gerry, they virtu- ally vote in favor of embargoes, war, loans, and taxes. The writer of this article is a Mechanic, no seeker for office, and only wishes that the usual channels of business and trade may be opened again, that the sound of the hammer and mallet may be heard in our work shops.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
War Opposition
Embargoes
Gubernatorial Election
Massachusetts Representatives
Madison Gerry
Taxes
Peace Advocates
What entities or persons were involved?
Madison
Gerry
Friends Of Peace In Massachusetts
Democratic Party
War Partizans At Washington
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To War And Embargoes In Massachusetts Elections
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti War And Anti Embargo
Key Figures
Madison
Gerry
Friends Of Peace In Massachusetts
Democratic Party
War Partizans At Washington
Key Arguments
Gubernatorial Election Checked War Advocates In Washington
Voters Must Elect Anti War Representatives
Democrats Opposed To War And Taxes Should Not Support Madison And Gerry
Supporting Pro War Candidates Favors Embargoes, War, Loans, And Taxes
Mechanic Writer Seeks Reopened Trade And Business