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Editorial
January 7, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial warns against those seeking to revive fragmented government powers under the new Constitution, recalling past confusions and praising the union's stability. It asserts that plans to disturb the union will fail, quoting Catiline metaphorically.
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FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
What blessed times some persons are anticipating from the assumption of the powers of government by detached bodies of the people! All the confusion, vexation, and expense attendant on a division, and subdivision of the powers of government, which were experienced in the days of our affliction, are not sufficient to deter the busy and restless sons of anarchy from attempting to bring us back to those scenes of humiliation and distress, from which the new Constitution has so wonderfully extricated us.
But the days of insinuation are passed—and disappointment will attend the plans of those who would disturb our union, and blast the reputation of our country.
What have I to lose? says Catiline—Another war may set me on my legs.
What blessed times some persons are anticipating from the assumption of the powers of government by detached bodies of the people! All the confusion, vexation, and expense attendant on a division, and subdivision of the powers of government, which were experienced in the days of our affliction, are not sufficient to deter the busy and restless sons of anarchy from attempting to bring us back to those scenes of humiliation and distress, from which the new Constitution has so wonderfully extricated us.
But the days of insinuation are passed—and disappointment will attend the plans of those who would disturb our union, and blast the reputation of our country.
What have I to lose? says Catiline—Another war may set me on my legs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
New Constitution
Anarchy
Government Powers
Union
Political Division
What entities or persons were involved?
Catiline
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of The New Constitution Against Anarchy And Division
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Union And Constitution, Critical Of Anarchists
Key Figures
Catiline
Key Arguments
Anticipation Of Benefits From Detached Bodies Assuming Government Powers Is Misguided
Past Confusions From Divided Powers Deterred By New Constitution
Busy Sons Of Anarchy Seek To Return To Humiliation And Distress
Days Of Insinuation Passed; Disturbers Of Union Will Face Disappointment
Catiline's Quote Illustrates Risky Ambitions