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Editorial
May 9, 1809
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Federalists for hypocrisy in advocating fortifications without action during their power, contrasts with Republican achievements, and notes their unanimous opposition to a $1 million Senate bill on March 1st.
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Is it not a little singular that the federalists, who have lately been strenuous advocates for fortifications, never took any efficient measures to fortify our ports and harbors when they were in power? It is believed that the republican administration has done more for this purpose in the last year, than the federalists did the whole time they were in power. Nay more. On the first day of March last, in the Senate of the United States, a clause of a bill to appropriate one million of dollars for fortifications was opposed by every federalist in that body.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Fortifications
Republicans
Hypocrisy
Senate Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Federalists
Republican Administration
Senate Of The United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federalist Hypocrisy On Fortifications
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Federalists, Supportive Of Republicans
Key Figures
Federalists
Republican Administration
Senate Of The United States
Key Arguments
Federalists Advocated For Fortifications But Took No Efficient Measures When In Power
Republican Administration Has Done More For Fortifications In The Last Year Than Federalists Did During Their Entire Time In Power
Every Federalist In The Senate Opposed A Clause To Appropriate One Million Dollars For Fortifications On The First Day Of March Last