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Editorial
August 4, 1846
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
An editorial praises Whigs for discouraging economic panic caused by recent government actions, criticizes opponents for harmful legislation and then accusing Whigs of fomenting alarm, a pattern over several years. Published in Alexandria on August 4, 1846.
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ALEXANDRIA:
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4, 1846.
"PANIC MAKING."
We are happy to see and learn that the Whigs will everywhere discountenance and discourage everything like a panic, likely to ensue in consequence of the recent measures of the government. Having so much to lose, of course, it is their interest as well as their duty, to arrest, if possible, all alarms likely to depress their business and still-farther to injure their prospects -
One of the cruel results of the action of their opponents, is to injure them first by bad legislation; and as soon as the natural effects follow, to cry out that the Whigs are raising a panic! And yet such has been the course of policy pursued for several years past:
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4, 1846.
"PANIC MAKING."
We are happy to see and learn that the Whigs will everywhere discountenance and discourage everything like a panic, likely to ensue in consequence of the recent measures of the government. Having so much to lose, of course, it is their interest as well as their duty, to arrest, if possible, all alarms likely to depress their business and still-farther to injure their prospects -
One of the cruel results of the action of their opponents, is to injure them first by bad legislation; and as soon as the natural effects follow, to cry out that the Whigs are raising a panic! And yet such has been the course of policy pursued for several years past:
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Whig Interests
Economic Panic
Government Measures
Partisan Blame
Bad Legislation
What entities or persons were involved?
Whigs
Opponents
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Whigs Discouraging Panic From Government Measures
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Whigs, Critical Of Opponents
Key Figures
Whigs
Opponents
Key Arguments
Whigs Should Discountenance Panic From Government Measures To Protect Business Interests
Opponents Injure Whigs Through Bad Legislation Then Blame Them For Resulting Panic
Such Policy Has Been Pursued For Several Years