Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
March 26, 1791
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The editorial reflects on the closure of the first U.S. Congress under the new Constitution on the 3rd inst., praising the leaders' successful navigation of uncharted political paths, public approval via re-elections, and consolations for those not re-elected.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The 3d inst. closed the political career of the first Congress of the United States, under the new Constitution:
As the skilful pilot, after he has conducted the vessel committed to his charge, through straits, abounding with rocks, quicksands and shoals, and has given her a fair offing to the port of her destination, experiences indescribable sensations of pleasure, so our political fathers may congratulate themselves on the success of their endeavours in conducting our political affairs through paths before untried. From this auspicious period, may they behold the labours of their hands maturing to a happy state of perfection. It is a pleasing reflection, that their administration has been so far to public acceptance, as to secure the re-election to office of a great majority of their number: In several instances, a re-appointment has been voluntarily declined--and those who have lost their re-election, are not without reflections to counterbalance the disappointment.
As the skilful pilot, after he has conducted the vessel committed to his charge, through straits, abounding with rocks, quicksands and shoals, and has given her a fair offing to the port of her destination, experiences indescribable sensations of pleasure, so our political fathers may congratulate themselves on the success of their endeavours in conducting our political affairs through paths before untried. From this auspicious period, may they behold the labours of their hands maturing to a happy state of perfection. It is a pleasing reflection, that their administration has been so far to public acceptance, as to secure the re-election to office of a great majority of their number: In several instances, a re-appointment has been voluntarily declined--and those who have lost their re-election, are not without reflections to counterbalance the disappointment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
First Congress
New Constitution
Re Election
Political Success
Public Acceptance
What entities or persons were involved?
First Congress Of The United States
Our Political Fathers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Closure Of The First Congress Under The New Constitution
Stance / Tone
Congratulatory And Optimistic
Key Figures
First Congress Of The United States
Our Political Fathers
Key Arguments
Successful Navigation Of Uncharted Political Paths
Public Acceptance Shown By Re Election Of Majority
Some Voluntarily Declined Re Appointment
Consolations For Those Who Lost Re Election