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Editorial
July 1, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Democratic editors of the Aurora and Whig for their opposition to President Madison's policy aiming to end hostilities with England, highlighting their mortification and denunciations by figures like Duane and Irvine.
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Aurora and Whig.—The editors of these papers cannot conceal their mortification at the prospect of a termination of difficulties with England. Duane, the champion of democracy in Pennsylvania, has not hesitated to denounce Mr. Madison; and Irvine, the leader of the tribe in Maryland, is close at his heels. In the Whig of Thursday last is the following article, in which, although no names are mentioned, will be found sufficient to show the hostility of the democratic party to the wise and enlightened policy of the present executive.—N. Y. Com. Adv.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Aurora
Whig
Duane
Irvine
Madison
Peace With England
Democratic Hostility
What entities or persons were involved?
Duane
Irvine
Mr. Madison
Editors Of Aurora And Whig
Democratic Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Democratic Opposition To Peace With England
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Executive Policy, Critical Of Democrats
Key Figures
Duane
Irvine
Mr. Madison
Editors Of Aurora And Whig
Democratic Party
Key Arguments
Editors Of Aurora And Whig Mortified At Prospect Of Ending Difficulties With England
Duane Denounces Madison
Irvine Follows Duane In Criticism
Whig Article Shows Democratic Hostility To Executive Policy