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Editorial
September 25, 1840
The Ohio Democrat And Dover Advertiser
Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Compilation of critical quotes from Whig newspapers expressing elitist views on interracial marriages, farmers in politics, use of money in elections, and free suffrage as a curse.
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WHIG OPINIONS
"Marriages are becoming common between the daughters of wealthy merchants & low-lived Tailors Blacksmiths and other filthy Mechanics. This is radical democracy, one of the fruits of Republicanism." - N Y Com. Advertiser, Whig paper.
"A Farmer never looks better than when following the plough. With his huge paros on the statute book, what can he do? As well might a Blacksmith attempt to mend a watch, as a Farmer to legislate." - Boston Courier, Whig paper.
"If the appeals that may be made to the virtue, morality, and intelligence of the people cannot prevail, money can be used, and that will obtain votes and favor." - Bicknell's Reporter, a Whig paper.
"Free suffrage is a curse to any people." - Providence Journal. a Whig paper.
"Marriages are becoming common between the daughters of wealthy merchants & low-lived Tailors Blacksmiths and other filthy Mechanics. This is radical democracy, one of the fruits of Republicanism." - N Y Com. Advertiser, Whig paper.
"A Farmer never looks better than when following the plough. With his huge paros on the statute book, what can he do? As well might a Blacksmith attempt to mend a watch, as a Farmer to legislate." - Boston Courier, Whig paper.
"If the appeals that may be made to the virtue, morality, and intelligence of the people cannot prevail, money can be used, and that will obtain votes and favor." - Bicknell's Reporter, a Whig paper.
"Free suffrage is a curse to any people." - Providence Journal. a Whig paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Suffrage
What keywords are associated?
Whig Opinions
Radical Democracy
Farmer Legislators
Free Suffrage
Political Elitism
What entities or persons were involved?
N Y Com. Advertiser
Boston Courier
Bicknell's Reporter
Providence Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Whig Elitist Opinions On Democracy And Suffrage
Stance / Tone
Critical And Satirical Of Whig Views
Key Figures
N Y Com. Advertiser
Boston Courier
Bicknell's Reporter
Providence Journal
Key Arguments
Intermarriages Between Wealthy Merchants' Daughters And Mechanics Exemplify Radical Democracy's Fruits.
Farmers Are Unfit For Legislation, Better Suited To Plowing.
Money Can Buy Votes If Appeals To Virtue Fail.
Free Suffrage Curses Any People.