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Editorial
February 5, 1810
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Democratic rulers' policies for damaging commerce in New England, causing significant profit losses for farmers, lumbermen, and merchants over three years, while accusing Democratic papers of misleading the public.
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Democratic Policy.
There is not a citizen of New-England, however little conversant in public affairs but what knows that commerce is the life and soul of this part of the country.
But if they should for a moment review the proceedings of our democratic rulers, they will find every act relating to this branch of business has had no other tendency but to embarrass, jeopardize and destroy commerce. The consequence is, that for more than three years past the farmers, lumbermen, and merchants have lost more than one half of the profits of their labor: but by the falsehoods and misrepresentations circulated by the democratic papers a large portion of the people are led blindfold to their own destruction.
There is not a citizen of New-England, however little conversant in public affairs but what knows that commerce is the life and soul of this part of the country.
But if they should for a moment review the proceedings of our democratic rulers, they will find every act relating to this branch of business has had no other tendency but to embarrass, jeopardize and destroy commerce. The consequence is, that for more than three years past the farmers, lumbermen, and merchants have lost more than one half of the profits of their labor: but by the falsehoods and misrepresentations circulated by the democratic papers a large portion of the people are led blindfold to their own destruction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Policy
New England Commerce
Economic Harm
Profit Losses
Partisan Papers
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Rulers
Democratic Papers
Farmers
Lumbermen
Merchants
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Democratic Policies Harming Commerce
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Democratic
Key Figures
Democratic Rulers
Democratic Papers
Farmers
Lumbermen
Merchants
Key Arguments
Commerce Is The Life And Soul Of New England
Democratic Rulers' Acts Embarrass, Jeopardize, And Destroy Commerce
Farmers, Lumbermen, And Merchants Have Lost More Than Half Their Profits For Over Three Years
Democratic Papers Circulate Falsehoods And Misrepresentations Leading People To Destruction