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Letter to Editor
March 19, 1808
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A communication criticizes the majority in the House of Representatives for rejecting a Senate amendment to remit import duties on a monument honoring officers killed in the Tripoli conflict, arguing it discourages talented individuals from national service amid potential war with a major power.
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FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN.
COMMUNICATION.
"When the eyes of a people are blinded by prejudice, a devil may pass with them for an angel. let his cloven foot appear ever so plain."
At a time like the present, when there is every reason to expect that our country will be involved in a war with one of the two most powerful nations of the earth, it certainly would be the policy of wise legislators, to hold forth every encouragement to induce men of talents and enterprize, to devote themselves to the service of their country. What opinion then must every unprejudiced person form of the wisdom of a majority of our legislators, in the lower house of congress, in rejecting the amendment of the senate to the bill to remit the duties payable on the Monument lately imported, to be erected in memory of the brave officers who fell before Tripoli?
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COMMUNICATION.
"When the eyes of a people are blinded by prejudice, a devil may pass with them for an angel. let his cloven foot appear ever so plain."
At a time like the present, when there is every reason to expect that our country will be involved in a war with one of the two most powerful nations of the earth, it certainly would be the policy of wise legislators, to hold forth every encouragement to induce men of talents and enterprize, to devote themselves to the service of their country. What opinion then must every unprejudiced person form of the wisdom of a majority of our legislators, in the lower house of congress, in rejecting the amendment of the senate to the bill to remit the duties payable on the Monument lately imported, to be erected in memory of the brave officers who fell before Tripoli?
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What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Congress
Legislators
Tripoli
Monument
Import Duties
National Service
Prejudice
War
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
in anticipation of war, legislators should encourage talented individuals to serve the country, but the house's rejection of waiving duties on a tripoli monument shows poor wisdom and prejudice.
Notable Details
Quotes: 'When The Eyes Of A People Are Blinded By Prejudice, A Devil May Pass With Them For An Angel. Let His Cloven Foot Appear Ever So Plain.'
References Potential War With One Of The Two Most Powerful Nations.
Criticizes Lower House Of Congress For Rejecting Senate Amendment On Monument Duties.