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Editorial
March 8, 1876
Spirit Of The Age
Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes General Babcock's imprudence in the context of widespread corruption under President Grant's administration, including disreputable guests at the White House and rascally practices in government. It questions when fraud in Grant's cabinet, implicating the Secretary of War, will end. Sourced from New York Tribune.
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Gen. Babcock however may plead in extenuation of his imprudence that he has been no more reckless than the President. Keeping bad company is the besetting sin of Gen. Grant's administration. The most disreputable people are privileged guests at the White House and favorites in official circles. The whole civil service naturally adjusted itself long ago to the low tone of the establishment at the capitol, and so we have had during the past six or seven years a prevalence of rascally or dubious practices, in high places and in low, which makes an American blush for his country's fame and burn with indignation at her pilfering servants.—New York Tribune.
More fraud and corruption in Grant's cabinet—the secretary of war the man implicated. When will this corruption cease?
More fraud and corruption in Grant's cabinet—the secretary of war the man implicated. When will this corruption cease?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Grant Administration
Corruption
Civil Service
White House
Secretary Of War
New York Tribune
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Babcock
President Grant
Secretary Of War
New York Tribune
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Corruption In Grant's Administration
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Indignant
Key Figures
Gen. Babcock
President Grant
Secretary Of War
New York Tribune
Key Arguments
Babcock's Imprudence Mirrors The President's Recklessness
Grant's Administration Is Marred By Keeping Bad Company
Disreputable People Are Favored At The White House And In Official Circles
Civil Service Has Adjusted To Low Moral Tone At The Capitol
Past Six Or Seven Years Saw Rascally Practices In High And Low Places
Such Corruption Causes National Shame And Indignation