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Editorial
September 1, 1862
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Editorial from Richmond Jeffersonian criticizes tax collector Caleb Johnson for claiming conscientious opposition to bearing arms while holding a lucrative government position under a new national tax law, highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
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"Conscientious Scruples."—It is stated as a fact that Caleb Johnson, who has been appointed Collector for this District under the new national tax law, when called on by the enrolling Commissioner, directed said Commissioner to enter opposite the names of himself and son, "conscientiously opposed to bearing arms." It strikes us that it is very inconsistent in men asking for and holding lucrative offices under a Government when they are unwilling to sustain that Government by all the means required. Those who are conscientiously opposed to do fighting for the Government under which they live, ought to be conscientiously opposed to accepting good paying offices made necessary by fighting for it.—Richmond Jeffersonian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Conscientious Scruples
Bearing Arms
Government Office
Tax Collector
Hypocrisy
What entities or persons were involved?
Caleb Johnson
Richmond Jeffersonian
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hypocrisy Of Conscientious Objectors In Government Service
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Inconsistency And Hypocrisy
Key Figures
Caleb Johnson
Richmond Jeffersonian
Key Arguments
Inconsistent To Hold Lucrative Offices Under A Government While Unwilling To Bear Arms For It
Those Opposed To Fighting For The Government Should Reject Offices Necessitated By Such Conflicts