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Editorial
December 28, 1860
The Bedford Gazette
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes President-elect Abraham Lincoln for his silence and passivity amid the secession crisis threatening the Union's dissolution, comparing him to Nero and urging him to speak on conservatism and justice to the South.
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Why is he Silent?
The President elect, Abraham Lincoln, sits by his fireside, passive, unmoved and silent as the grave, whilst fully cognizant of the fact that his election has produced a civil commotion that threatens to upheave the very foundations of the Government. Silent he sits in his easy chair and cracks his jokes and tells his stale anecdotes to amuse the office seekers thronging around him, whilst the Union's in the very throes of dissolution because of his position before the country. It is a second Nero fiddling, whilst another Rome is burning! Why does he not speak out? Why does he not at least endeavor to do his share to quiet the raging storm? Conservatism and justice to the South, if recommended from his lips, might be worth something in the present emergency.
The President elect, Abraham Lincoln, sits by his fireside, passive, unmoved and silent as the grave, whilst fully cognizant of the fact that his election has produced a civil commotion that threatens to upheave the very foundations of the Government. Silent he sits in his easy chair and cracks his jokes and tells his stale anecdotes to amuse the office seekers thronging around him, whilst the Union's in the very throes of dissolution because of his position before the country. It is a second Nero fiddling, whilst another Rome is burning! Why does he not speak out? Why does he not at least endeavor to do his share to quiet the raging storm? Conservatism and justice to the South, if recommended from his lips, might be worth something in the present emergency.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Lincoln Silence
Civil Commotion
Union Dissolution
Secession Crisis
Conservatism South
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Lincoln
The South
Union
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Abraham Lincoln's Silence During Secession Crisis
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Lincoln's Passivity
Key Figures
Abraham Lincoln
The South
Union
Key Arguments
Lincoln's Election Has Caused Civil Commotion Threatening The Government
He Remains Silent And Jokes While The Union Dissolves
Compares Him To Nero Fiddling While Rome Burns
He Should Speak Out To Quiet The Storm
His Words On Conservatism And Justice To The South Could Help