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Editorial
December 3, 1863
The Plymouth Weekly Democrat
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
What is this article about?
An editorial from the Rochester Sentinel sarcastically criticizes abolitionists for professing love for the 'dear old flag' while showing no affection for the Union as it was, suggesting they would accept a new flag with fewer stars if Southern states are subjugated.
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"The Dear Old Flag"
The Abolitionists are all very "sweet" on the "Dear old flag." They are lavish in their expressions of endearment. From Greeley down, the whole posse of abolitionists,
"Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart,
Little dogs and all,"
are suddenly smitten with an unquenchable love of the "dear old flag." But do they utter a word of affection for the dear old Union as it was? Nay, verily, never a word. Now, it seems to us that the "dear old flag" is intended as the banner of the Union, and that the many stars on its ample folds, represent the glorious constellation of ALL the States. Suppose the schemes of abolitionism prevail, suppose half the States are deprived of their existence as States, and reduced to the condition of subjugated provinces. Then half the stars will have to be wiped out of the "dear old flag." But if such should be the case, it don't matter with these consistent (?) abolitionists. Not a bit. They will again raise the 16 starred banner under which they marched in 1860, and shout lustily for "the dear NEW flag."-Rochester Sentinel
The Abolitionists are all very "sweet" on the "Dear old flag." They are lavish in their expressions of endearment. From Greeley down, the whole posse of abolitionists,
"Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart,
Little dogs and all,"
are suddenly smitten with an unquenchable love of the "dear old flag." But do they utter a word of affection for the dear old Union as it was? Nay, verily, never a word. Now, it seems to us that the "dear old flag" is intended as the banner of the Union, and that the many stars on its ample folds, represent the glorious constellation of ALL the States. Suppose the schemes of abolitionism prevail, suppose half the States are deprived of their existence as States, and reduced to the condition of subjugated provinces. Then half the stars will have to be wiped out of the "dear old flag." But if such should be the case, it don't matter with these consistent (?) abolitionists. Not a bit. They will again raise the 16 starred banner under which they marched in 1860, and shout lustily for "the dear NEW flag."-Rochester Sentinel
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Abolitionists
Dear Old Flag
Union
Civil War
Stars And Stripes
Subjugation
What entities or persons were involved?
Abolitionists
Greeley
Rochester Sentinel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Abolitionists' Selective Patriotism
Stance / Tone
Sarcastically Anti Abolitionist
Key Figures
Abolitionists
Greeley
Rochester Sentinel
Key Arguments
Abolitionists Love The Flag But Not The Union As It Was
The Flag Represents All States
Abolition Success Would Require Removing Stars For Subjugated Southern States
Abolitionists Would Then Support A New 16 Star Flag From 1860