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Editorial
June 9, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A correspondent criticizes the Democratic Society for opposing the U.S. President's pursuit of indemnity from Britain for seized vessels, highlighting internal divisions that weaken national diplomacy and suggesting the society's motive is to sustain complaints.
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Says a Correspondent,
The Democratic Society resolve one thing, the President of the United States resolves another—A House divided against itself cannot stand—One cannot serve God and Mammon. If the Envoy of the President of the United States should go to the Court of London and demand indemnity for the seizure of our vessels, and the Envoy from the President of the Demo Society should go and say we had rather not have indemnity, matters would really stand in a queer posture—Lord Grenville would say, gentlemen do agree amongst yourselves. It is evidently the wish of that party to prevent any allowance for our injuries. Why? Take away the complaints and what else have they to stand on?
The Democratic Society resolve one thing, the President of the United States resolves another—A House divided against itself cannot stand—One cannot serve God and Mammon. If the Envoy of the President of the United States should go to the Court of London and demand indemnity for the seizure of our vessels, and the Envoy from the President of the Demo Society should go and say we had rather not have indemnity, matters would really stand in a queer posture—Lord Grenville would say, gentlemen do agree amongst yourselves. It is evidently the wish of that party to prevent any allowance for our injuries. Why? Take away the complaints and what else have they to stand on?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Society
President
Indemnity
Seized Vessels
Lord Grenville
Foreign Diplomacy
Internal Division
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Society
President Of The United States
Envoy Of The President
Court Of London
Lord Grenville
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Democratic Society's Opposition To Seeking Indemnity From Britain
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Democratic Society, Supportive Of President's Foreign Policy
Key Figures
Democratic Society
President Of The United States
Envoy Of The President
Court Of London
Lord Grenville
Key Arguments
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
One Cannot Serve God And Mammon
Conflicting Envoys To London Would Create Confusion And Weaken U.S. Position
Democratic Society Wishes To Prevent Indemnity For Injuries
Without Complaints, The Society Has No Basis To Stand On