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Editorial
February 20, 1845
Hawk Eye
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial mocking Democratic claims about President-elect Polk's deliberate appointments, protesting delays on behalf of 'Locofoco' supporters due to high lobbying costs at hotels and for drinks.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
The Democratic papers inform us with great emphasis, that Mr Polk will be President in fact and make his appointments with great deliberation.-- We protest in behalf of our Locofoco friends of small capital against the deliberative clause. Board at the 'Indian Queen' and Gadsby's, counts up fast and this with a generous contingent fund for juleps, gin cocktails, sherry cobblers and oyster scollops to secure influence, will exhaust the appropriations--No, no, put the patients "out of pain" as soon as possible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Polk Appointments
Democratic Papers
Locofoco
Political Satire
Lobbying Costs
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Polk
Democratic Papers
Locofoco Friends
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Protest Against Delays In Polk's Appointments
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Mr Polk
Democratic Papers
Locofoco Friends
Key Arguments
Deliberate Appointments Will Lead To Excessive Spending On Hotel Boards And Lobbyist Luxuries
Quick Appointments Are Needed To Avoid Exhausting Appropriations
Protesting On Behalf Of Small Capital Locofoco Supporters