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Editorial
June 6, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial defends US administration against pro-French faction's criticism of appointing loyalists to French mission, affirms congressional support for government's impartial foreign conduct, and stresses commitment to honorable peace over factional intrigue.
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
COMMUNICATION.
The people approve of the government— a great majority of the Representatives of the people in Congress, after three weeks opposition on the part of the opposers of the administration, have solemnly assured the President of the United States, that they " believe that the conduct of the government has been just and impartial towards foreign nations. " In this state of things the Executive is maligned by the tools of a foreign faction, because men are appointed on a mission to France who are known to be attached to the government and its administration. Maligned—Nay, charged with the infamous design of involving the country in war, while professing to be friends of peace ! It is impossible that the machinations of this faction should deceive the people. Such detestable insinuations must be spurned with horror. We trust the practice of nurturing an opposition to our Government by appointing to office secret or open enemies to the Constitution, will never be adopted. At the present moment this is the game the faction is playing—The Government, equally with the People, must desire peace; it is not possible always to command it every measure will most assuredly be adopted that is consistent with the honor, rights, duties and interest of the country, to ensure the invaluable blessing. But to send persons of equivocal characters, or such as from their predilection for France would sacrifice the Independence of the United States, will never take place.
The people approve of the government— a great majority of the Representatives of the people in Congress, after three weeks opposition on the part of the opposers of the administration, have solemnly assured the President of the United States, that they " believe that the conduct of the government has been just and impartial towards foreign nations. " In this state of things the Executive is maligned by the tools of a foreign faction, because men are appointed on a mission to France who are known to be attached to the government and its administration. Maligned—Nay, charged with the infamous design of involving the country in war, while professing to be friends of peace ! It is impossible that the machinations of this faction should deceive the people. Such detestable insinuations must be spurned with horror. We trust the practice of nurturing an opposition to our Government by appointing to office secret or open enemies to the Constitution, will never be adopted. At the present moment this is the game the faction is playing—The Government, equally with the People, must desire peace; it is not possible always to command it every measure will most assuredly be adopted that is consistent with the honor, rights, duties and interest of the country, to ensure the invaluable blessing. But to send persons of equivocal characters, or such as from their predilection for France would sacrifice the Independence of the United States, will never take place.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Government Defense
French Mission
Foreign Faction
Peace Policy
Administration Support
Constitutional Loyalty
What entities or persons were involved?
President Of The United States
Representatives In Congress
Foreign Faction
France
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Administration Against Pro French Faction Criticism On French Mission Appointments
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Government And Anti Faction
Key Figures
President Of The United States
Representatives In Congress
Foreign Faction
France
Key Arguments
Congress Has Assured The President Of Just And Impartial Government Conduct Towards Foreign Nations
Executive Maligned By Foreign Faction For Appointing Government Supporters To French Mission
Faction Charged With Accusing Government Of War Designs While Claiming Peace
People Will Not Be Deceived By Faction's Machinations
Oppose Appointing Enemies Of The Constitution To Office
Government And People Desire Peace Consistent With National Honor And Interests
Will Not Appoint Those Who Would Sacrifice Us Independence For France