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Editorial
January 11, 1813
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial from 'Ex Patriot' criticizes Republican inconsistency: opposing Federalist war, military, and tax policies in 1790s but supporting similar measures in 1812, including war with England, large army, whisky/stamp taxes, and $20M loan under Gallatin.
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From the Ex Patriot.
Hot and Cold with the same breath.
During the administration of Washington and Adams the true republican principle was to oppose the administration in all their operations; and now it seems that the same republican principle should lead us to approve and defend every thing which the present administration do; though it be in direct opposition to their former precepts and practice.
In 1798, a war with France was the greatest possible evil; and now, a war with England is the greatest possible good In '98 an army of 6,000 men endangered public liberty : in 1812 an army of 25,000 regulars, 50,000 volunteers and 100,000 drafted militia are necessary ; and the raising and equipping them is quite a popular measure!
In 1794 a tax on whisky and cider spirits created an insurrection in Pennsylvania, in which Mr. Gallatin bore a conspicuous part : in 1812, this same Mr. Gallatin, now Secretary of the Treasury, proposes a whisky tax, and a stamp tax in the bargain, which has already been sanctioned by the House of Representatives.
In Federal times a loan for five or six millions, threatened national destruction : now, a loan of TWENTY MILLIONS does not startle us !!!
Hot and Cold with the same breath.
During the administration of Washington and Adams the true republican principle was to oppose the administration in all their operations; and now it seems that the same republican principle should lead us to approve and defend every thing which the present administration do; though it be in direct opposition to their former precepts and practice.
In 1798, a war with France was the greatest possible evil; and now, a war with England is the greatest possible good In '98 an army of 6,000 men endangered public liberty : in 1812 an army of 25,000 regulars, 50,000 volunteers and 100,000 drafted militia are necessary ; and the raising and equipping them is quite a popular measure!
In 1794 a tax on whisky and cider spirits created an insurrection in Pennsylvania, in which Mr. Gallatin bore a conspicuous part : in 1812, this same Mr. Gallatin, now Secretary of the Treasury, proposes a whisky tax, and a stamp tax in the bargain, which has already been sanctioned by the House of Representatives.
In Federal times a loan for five or six millions, threatened national destruction : now, a loan of TWENTY MILLIONS does not startle us !!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Republican Inconsistency
War Policy Shift
Military Expansion
Whisky Tax
Stamp Tax
Government Loans
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
Adams
Mr. Gallatin
Present Administration
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Republican Hypocrisy On War, Military, And Taxation Policies
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism Of Inconsistency
Key Figures
Washington
Adams
Mr. Gallatin
Present Administration
Key Arguments
Republicans Opposed All Federalist Operations Under Washington And Adams But Now Defend Similar Actions By Current Administration
War With France In 1798 Was Evil, But War With England In 1812 Is Good
Small Army In 1798 Endangered Liberty, But Large Army In 1812 Is Necessary And Popular
Whisky Tax Caused 1794 Insurrection Involving Gallatin, But He Now Proposes Similar Taxes In 1812
Small Loans Threatened Destruction In Federal Times, But $20m Loan Now Is Unalarming