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Editorial
February 26, 1859
Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the dominance of politicians in ruling the U.S., especially California, urging qualified candidates for high offices and emphasizing citizens' duty to understand government institutions, history, and rights to remain free.
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Reign of Politicians.
It is a sad truth that our country is almost entirely ruled by the politicians; and more especially is this the case in California. It has been so from the beginning, and the end is not yet.
In the higher offices, it is necessary that the incumbents should be men well versed in the science of government, and thoroughly posted in the political history of the country, as well as in all questions affecting the present or future welfare of the state or nation. Aspirants for these positions should be prepared to fill them with honor to themselves and profit to the people, if, perchance, they should be called upon to take the responsibilities incident to such stations.
It is also the duty of every citizen— more especially in a free republic—that he should be thoroughly acquainted with the institutions of his country, its political, moral and social history, past and present. We assert that it is his duty to do this; and if he neglects or refuses to make himself thus acquainted with all the elements of the government under which he lives, he is indifferent to his own rights, and is not a free man.— Tuolumne Courier.
It is a sad truth that our country is almost entirely ruled by the politicians; and more especially is this the case in California. It has been so from the beginning, and the end is not yet.
In the higher offices, it is necessary that the incumbents should be men well versed in the science of government, and thoroughly posted in the political history of the country, as well as in all questions affecting the present or future welfare of the state or nation. Aspirants for these positions should be prepared to fill them with honor to themselves and profit to the people, if, perchance, they should be called upon to take the responsibilities incident to such stations.
It is also the duty of every citizen— more especially in a free republic—that he should be thoroughly acquainted with the institutions of his country, its political, moral and social history, past and present. We assert that it is his duty to do this; and if he neglects or refuses to make himself thus acquainted with all the elements of the government under which he lives, he is indifferent to his own rights, and is not a free man.— Tuolumne Courier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Politicians Rule
California Politics
Civic Duty
Government Knowledge
Free Republic
Citizen Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Politicians
California
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dominance Of Politicians In California Governance
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Political Rule And Exhortation For Civic Education
Key Figures
Politicians
California
Key Arguments
Country Ruled Almost Entirely By Politicians, Especially In California
High Office Holders Must Be Versed In Government Science And Political History
Aspirants Should Prepare To Serve Honorably And Beneficially
Citizens' Duty In A Republic To Know Institutions, Political, Moral, And Social History
Neglect Of This Knowledge Means Indifference To Rights And Lack Of Freedom