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Editorial
January 2, 1809
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The Gazette's editor offers New Year's greetings, thanks supporters, and recommits to the Federalist cause, lauding prosperity under Washington and Adams while criticizing current distress and urging voters to elect officials who protect constitutional rights.
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THE NEW YEAR
THE Editor of the Gazette, presents the compliments of the Season to his friends & patrons, gratefully acknowledging the support given to the Establishment, during the short period he has had the charge of it.- This consideration, alone, would be a sure pledge for his future perseverance in support of the Good Old Federal Cause, which gave to this country, all the blessings of PEACE and PROSPERITY, so long as federal men conducted our national affairs
But the reflection that his individual happiness is minutely involved with that of the community at large, he has a two-fold inducement to spare no exertions which may tend to restore our now suffering country to that GLORIOUS and HAPPY state of national PROSPERITY, which was experienced by all classes of citizens during the administrations of WASHINGTON and ADAMS.
With a firm attachment to the politics of Washington-to a government founded on the rights of the people, as contained in the Federal and State Constitutions of the Land ; this paper will always be devoted to the support of such Men and Measures, as will not prostrate the former, or violate the latter.
Notwithstanding the gloom and distress which surrounds us on every side, and men in office seem determined to plunge the country in still deeper distress, there is one consolation left : there is a "redeeming power in the people," which tyrants, whether they stile themselves emperors, kings, or democrats, must obey -Fellow citizens, remember this, and on future elections take care and vote for such men as will never interdict you from the use of those rights and privileges God and Nature has laid before you.
THE Editor of the Gazette, presents the compliments of the Season to his friends & patrons, gratefully acknowledging the support given to the Establishment, during the short period he has had the charge of it.- This consideration, alone, would be a sure pledge for his future perseverance in support of the Good Old Federal Cause, which gave to this country, all the blessings of PEACE and PROSPERITY, so long as federal men conducted our national affairs
But the reflection that his individual happiness is minutely involved with that of the community at large, he has a two-fold inducement to spare no exertions which may tend to restore our now suffering country to that GLORIOUS and HAPPY state of national PROSPERITY, which was experienced by all classes of citizens during the administrations of WASHINGTON and ADAMS.
With a firm attachment to the politics of Washington-to a government founded on the rights of the people, as contained in the Federal and State Constitutions of the Land ; this paper will always be devoted to the support of such Men and Measures, as will not prostrate the former, or violate the latter.
Notwithstanding the gloom and distress which surrounds us on every side, and men in office seem determined to plunge the country in still deeper distress, there is one consolation left : there is a "redeeming power in the people," which tyrants, whether they stile themselves emperors, kings, or democrats, must obey -Fellow citizens, remember this, and on future elections take care and vote for such men as will never interdict you from the use of those rights and privileges God and Nature has laid before you.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Federalist Cause
Washington Administration
Adams Administration
Constitutional Rights
People Power
Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
Adams
Federal Men
Democrats
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Federalist Cause And Restoration Of Prosperity Under Constitutional Government
Stance / Tone
Pro Federalist, Anti Current Administration, Exhortative
Key Figures
Washington
Adams
Federal Men
Democrats
Key Arguments
Federal Cause Brought Peace And Prosperity
Current Distress Contrasts With Washington And Adams Eras
Commitment To Politics Of Washington And Constitutional Rights
People's Power In Elections To Resist Tyrants