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Editorial
March 19, 1864
The Placer Herald
Rocklin, Auburn, Placer County, California
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the S.F. Journal for attempting to blame Democrats and secessionists for swindling bills, despite the Union party's legislative majority, insisting they must take responsibility for any rascality passed.
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Dodging The Responsibility.
The S. F. Journal says that a large batch of swindling bills have been concocted by secessionists, that they intend lobbying through the legislature, that the odium properly attaching to such measures shall fall upon the Union party of the State. The Journal man thinks he's smart—he knows his party to be in overwhelming strength in the Legislature—he knows that a number of swindling bills are likely to be passed, and he commences thus early to charge democrats with their paternity, so that the abolition party will escape the responsibility. This won't do! The Journal and its party must bear the brunt of whatever rascality their party friends in the legislature commit.
The S. F. Journal says that a large batch of swindling bills have been concocted by secessionists, that they intend lobbying through the legislature, that the odium properly attaching to such measures shall fall upon the Union party of the State. The Journal man thinks he's smart—he knows his party to be in overwhelming strength in the Legislature—he knows that a number of swindling bills are likely to be passed, and he commences thus early to charge democrats with their paternity, so that the abolition party will escape the responsibility. This won't do! The Journal and its party must bear the brunt of whatever rascality their party friends in the legislature commit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Swindling Bills
Secessionists
Union Party
Democrats
Legislature
Partisan Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
S. F. Journal
Secessionists
Union Party
Democrats
Abolition Party
Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dodging Responsibility For Swindling Bills In The Legislature
Stance / Tone
Accusatory Towards The S.F. Journal And Union Party
Key Figures
S. F. Journal
Secessionists
Union Party
Democrats
Abolition Party
Legislature
Key Arguments
Swindling Bills Concocted By Secessionists To Be Lobbied Through Legislature
Odium To Fall On Union Party Per S.F. Journal
Union Party Has Overwhelming Strength In Legislature
S.F. Journal Charges Democrats To Escape Responsibility
Union Party Must Bear Brunt Of Legislative Rascality