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Editorial
September 15, 1842
The Ohio Democrat
New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial from Cincinnati Enquirer criticizes Whig leaders' impudence in claiming congressional economy, accuses them of extravagance increasing public debt by twenty millions, and warns the new tariff bill will deepen the debt crisis.
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IMPUDENCE OF WHIGGERY.
How old Lucifer must kick up his heels and laugh at the hardy impudence of the Whig leaders. The U. S. Gazette, speaking of the passage of the Tariff bill, says: "There will now, we believe, be a new issue of Treasury notes, amounting to about six millions. And it is probable that before the fourth of March next, Government, notwithstanding the economy forced upon it by the Whigs of Congress, will be in want of further aid!" The economy forced upon it by the Whigs of Congress! Well, that is rich in impudence. The "old boy" himself couldn't beat it. Does not every body know that the late session of Congress, has been the most extravagant that was ever held - increasing the public debt some twenty millions - and absolutely beggaring the Government, and destroying its credit to such an extent, that no one can be found willing to lend it a single dollar. A condition of things like this, never before existed since the Declaration of Independence. The Whig tariff which has just been passed, as intimated by the above, will sink the country deeper in debt.
[Cincinnati Enquirer.
How old Lucifer must kick up his heels and laugh at the hardy impudence of the Whig leaders. The U. S. Gazette, speaking of the passage of the Tariff bill, says: "There will now, we believe, be a new issue of Treasury notes, amounting to about six millions. And it is probable that before the fourth of March next, Government, notwithstanding the economy forced upon it by the Whigs of Congress, will be in want of further aid!" The economy forced upon it by the Whigs of Congress! Well, that is rich in impudence. The "old boy" himself couldn't beat it. Does not every body know that the late session of Congress, has been the most extravagant that was ever held - increasing the public debt some twenty millions - and absolutely beggaring the Government, and destroying its credit to such an extent, that no one can be found willing to lend it a single dollar. A condition of things like this, never before existed since the Declaration of Independence. The Whig tariff which has just been passed, as intimated by the above, will sink the country deeper in debt.
[Cincinnati Enquirer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Taxation
What keywords are associated?
Whig Impudence
Tariff Bill
Public Debt
Congressional Extravagance
Government Credit
What entities or persons were involved?
Whig Leaders
U. S. Gazette
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Whig Extravagance And Tariff Policy
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Whig And Sarcastic
Key Figures
Whig Leaders
U. S. Gazette
Congress
Key Arguments
Whig Leaders Impudently Claim To Have Forced Economy On Congress
Recent Congressional Session Was The Most Extravagant Ever, Increasing Public Debt By Twenty Millions
Government Credit Destroyed, No Lenders Available
New Whig Tariff Bill Will Sink The Country Deeper In Debt