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Editorial
April 30, 1857
Preble County Democrat
Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial ridicules the opposition to the Democratic party for frequently changing names due to unpopularity, citing the recent 'Union Party' adoption by Black-Republicans in Connecticut's state election. Quotes the New Haven Register criticizing their lack of principles and reliance on issues like negroes.
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Change of Name.
The opposition to the Democratic party frequently change their name, as they have been successful in rendering unpopular, in a short time, the various names they have adopted. At the recent State election in Connecticut the opposition assumed the name of the "Union Party"-being composed of Black-Republicans. The New Haven Register in speaking of the recent change of name in that State, remarks:
"This is the twenty fifth name that the opponents of the democracy have taken in the present generation; and we now predict they will be flogged out of this, just as they have been from all the rest, before the year is out. The names have been generally good; there could be none better than whig, republican, or American; the three last used up. It is however, that bad conduct, the unpatriotic and traitorous ends of their leaders, that renders it immaterial what name they take. They have no national principles--no fixed policy--no common bond of union. They trust to nothing but some momentary excitement-some side issue-some new humbug about negroes, and, no confidence in the masses of the people, they live on delusion, and make merchandise of isms."
The opposition to the Democratic party frequently change their name, as they have been successful in rendering unpopular, in a short time, the various names they have adopted. At the recent State election in Connecticut the opposition assumed the name of the "Union Party"-being composed of Black-Republicans. The New Haven Register in speaking of the recent change of name in that State, remarks:
"This is the twenty fifth name that the opponents of the democracy have taken in the present generation; and we now predict they will be flogged out of this, just as they have been from all the rest, before the year is out. The names have been generally good; there could be none better than whig, republican, or American; the three last used up. It is however, that bad conduct, the unpatriotic and traitorous ends of their leaders, that renders it immaterial what name they take. They have no national principles--no fixed policy--no common bond of union. They trust to nothing but some momentary excitement-some side issue-some new humbug about negroes, and, no confidence in the masses of the people, they live on delusion, and make merchandise of isms."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Party Name Changes
Democratic Opposition
Union Party
Connecticut Election
Black Republicans
Political Principles
Negro Issues
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Party
Union Party
Black Republicans
New Haven Register
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition Party's Frequent Name Changes
Stance / Tone
Pro Democratic, Mocking Opposition
Key Figures
Democratic Party
Union Party
Black Republicans
New Haven Register
Key Arguments
Opposition Frequently Changes Names Due To Rendering Them Unpopular Quickly
Union Party Adopted In Connecticut By Black Republicans
This Is The 25th Name In A Generation, Predicted To Fail Soon
Names Like Whig, Republican, American Are Good But Used Up
Bad Conduct And Unpatriotic Leaders Make Any Name Immaterial
Lack National Principles, Fixed Policy, Common Bond
Rely On Momentary Excitements, Side Issues, Humbugs About Negroes
Live On Delusion, Merchandise Of Isms, No Confidence In People