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Editorial
December 13, 1834
The Northern Star, And Constitutionalist
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In a 1834 editorial, the Northern Star expresses optimism for the Whig party's future despite recent Democratic victories, highlighting public focus on preserving the Constitution over political patronage. It critiques President Jackson's message on the U.S. Bank and France as ineffective rhetoric unlikely to sway opinion toward war or support Van Buren.
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NORTHERN STAR.
WARREN, R. I. SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 1834
Though the present political party now dominant have again triumphed by small majorities in two of the larger States, yet the prospect of the Whigs, on the whole continue to brighten. The great mass of the people throughout the country have at length turned their attention to the political condition of the country and to the principles of the party in power, and are preparing to rally in defence of the constitution and the laws. They begin to discover that the important question for them to decide is not who shall have the loaves and fishes of office, but who shall sustain the constitution and the laws, and transmit the glorious legacy untarnished to the next generation. The decision of this question has not been left to the people of one or two States, but to the people of all the States individually and collectively, and to them it is now fully submitted. We await the issue not without solicitude, but yet with a firm reliance that it will be favorable to freedom and to the rights of man. All that the President has said therefore for popular effect of the United States Bank, will not we opine, greatly strengthen the cause of Van Buren, nor of any other aspirant, who disregards those constitutional restrictions which the people consider essential to the preservation of freedom, and for the protection of which they are under the most sacred obligations.
Much also of what is said in the message of our present difficulties with France, and expressly designed for the popular ear, will pass for what it is worth and nothing more; for if we are not greatly mistaken in the signs of the times, such popular rhapsodies are not so omnipotent now as formerly; and the strong national prejudice existing in favor of France will cause the people to pause before assuming a belligerent attitude towards their former ally and friend. Not that the President, or either of the Cabinets are serious in their show of fight, for they know full well that to retain their present power, in a political point of view, and to propose serious and decided measures for a rupture with France, is morally impossible.
WARREN, R. I. SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 1834
Though the present political party now dominant have again triumphed by small majorities in two of the larger States, yet the prospect of the Whigs, on the whole continue to brighten. The great mass of the people throughout the country have at length turned their attention to the political condition of the country and to the principles of the party in power, and are preparing to rally in defence of the constitution and the laws. They begin to discover that the important question for them to decide is not who shall have the loaves and fishes of office, but who shall sustain the constitution and the laws, and transmit the glorious legacy untarnished to the next generation. The decision of this question has not been left to the people of one or two States, but to the people of all the States individually and collectively, and to them it is now fully submitted. We await the issue not without solicitude, but yet with a firm reliance that it will be favorable to freedom and to the rights of man. All that the President has said therefore for popular effect of the United States Bank, will not we opine, greatly strengthen the cause of Van Buren, nor of any other aspirant, who disregards those constitutional restrictions which the people consider essential to the preservation of freedom, and for the protection of which they are under the most sacred obligations.
Much also of what is said in the message of our present difficulties with France, and expressly designed for the popular ear, will pass for what it is worth and nothing more; for if we are not greatly mistaken in the signs of the times, such popular rhapsodies are not so omnipotent now as formerly; and the strong national prejudice existing in favor of France will cause the people to pause before assuming a belligerent attitude towards their former ally and friend. Not that the President, or either of the Cabinets are serious in their show of fight, for they know full well that to retain their present power, in a political point of view, and to propose serious and decided measures for a rupture with France, is morally impossible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Whig Party
Constitutional Defense
Us Bank
France Relations
Van Buren
Jackson Message
What entities or persons were involved?
Whigs
President
Van Buren
France
United States Bank
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Whig Prospects And Critique Of Jackson's Policies On Bank And France
Stance / Tone
Optimistic For Whigs, Skeptical Of Presidential Rhetoric
Key Figures
Whigs
President
Van Buren
France
United States Bank
Key Arguments
Whig Prospects Brightening Despite Democratic Triumphs In Two States
People Rallying To Defend Constitution And Laws Over Office Seeking
President's U.S. Bank Comments Won't Aid Van Buren Due To Constitutional Disregard
France Message Is Popular Rhapsody, Not Serious; Public Prejudice Favors Peace
Rupture With France Impossible For Political Retention