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Editorial
September 8, 1830
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial mocking the Jackson administration's rhetoric, redefining terms like Democracy, Retrenchment, and Patriotism as hypocritical or harmful policies supporting party loyalty over public good.
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The Jackson Creep. The Jackson press is continually croaking about Democracy-Retrenchment-Reform-Patriotism-Liberty of the Press-Searching operation, and the freedom of Elections. What is the signification of all these terms as applied by the party?
Democracy means, a repetition of some of the party prejudices of Mr. Jefferson, and a blind devotion to men in office.
Retrenchment means, an additional number of officers-an increase of salaries-and twenty-five or six millions of dollars, taken from the public Treasury to oppress the Indians, &c.
Reform means, the turning out of office good and faithful public servants, and appointing in their places, miserable tools and profligates.
Economy means, a profuse expenditure of public money, to reward the "Hurra Boys."
Patriotism means, a support of men. right or wrong, a dissolution of the Union, a repeal of the Tariff, and a veto upon Internal Improvements.
Liberty of the press means, slandering opponents, deceiving the people, as to the motives and opinions of the government, and rewarding partizan editors with stuony
Searching operation, means the searching after scoundrel to fill responsible offices.
The freedom of elections means, the interference of public men, and the influence of official patronage in support of candidates pledged to support the Jackson cause:
This is a fair interpretation of these terms as used every day by the administration.
Providence American.
Democracy means, a repetition of some of the party prejudices of Mr. Jefferson, and a blind devotion to men in office.
Retrenchment means, an additional number of officers-an increase of salaries-and twenty-five or six millions of dollars, taken from the public Treasury to oppress the Indians, &c.
Reform means, the turning out of office good and faithful public servants, and appointing in their places, miserable tools and profligates.
Economy means, a profuse expenditure of public money, to reward the "Hurra Boys."
Patriotism means, a support of men. right or wrong, a dissolution of the Union, a repeal of the Tariff, and a veto upon Internal Improvements.
Liberty of the press means, slandering opponents, deceiving the people, as to the motives and opinions of the government, and rewarding partizan editors with stuony
Searching operation, means the searching after scoundrel to fill responsible offices.
The freedom of elections means, the interference of public men, and the influence of official patronage in support of candidates pledged to support the Jackson cause:
This is a fair interpretation of these terms as used every day by the administration.
Providence American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Creep
Democracy Critique
Retrenchment Satire
Partisan Rhetoric
Political Hypocrisy
Jackson Administration
What entities or persons were involved?
Jackson Administration
Mr. Jefferson
Hurra Boys
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Redefinition Of Jacksonian Terms
Stance / Tone
Anti Jackson Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Jackson Administration
Mr. Jefferson
Hurra Boys
Key Arguments
Democracy As Blind Devotion To Officeholders
Retrenchment As Increased Officers And Salaries
Reform As Replacing Faithful Servants With Tools
Economy As Profuse Spending On Supporters
Patriotism As Unconditional Support Leading To Union Dissolution
Liberty Of The Press As Slandering Opponents
Searching Operation As Appointing Scoundrels
Freedom Of Elections As Official Interference