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Letter to Editor
December 30, 1847
Spirit Of The Age
Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
An Old Democrat praises the President's Message for its firm stance on Mexican affairs, viewing it as a key issue favoring Democrats in defending American rights against Federalist opposition, and anticipates a Democratic triumph akin to 1800.
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Editor.—I am rejoiced at the high tone of the President's Message. It is American. The stand upon Mexican affairs, makes my heart glad. We have an issue and a right one. Democrats will contend for American rights—indemnity for our fellow-citizens, and redress of wrongs—Federalists will oppose them and side with the Mexicans in attempting to get our armies out of Mexico in disgrace, stationing them, perhaps upon a "defensive line," where they may be attacked with deprived of the advantage of attacking in turn, and where they would be cut off and murdered month after month and year after year. I see the issue plainly, and am confident of a result. If there be federalists in the Democratic ranks, this issue—American as it is—will drive them out. And if there be democrats in the Federal ranks, as I know there are, it will also rally them under the appropriate banner, where they may act effectively with their brother democrats for the good old cause shall triumph.
Editor, all this is clear to my mind, I have brought the great contest of 1800, and am yet spared to vote on this great issue, and witness another great triumph of right.
An Old Democrat.
Editor, all this is clear to my mind, I have brought the great contest of 1800, and am yet spared to vote on this great issue, and witness another great triumph of right.
An Old Democrat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Mexican Affairs
Democrats
Federalists
American Rights
Presidents Message
1800 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
An Old Democrat
Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
An Old Democrat
Recipient
Editor
Main Argument
the president's message on mexican affairs presents a clear partisan issue where democrats will defend american rights and achieve victory over federalists, similar to the triumph in 1800.
Notable Details
References The Great Contest Of 1800
Predicts Expulsion Of Federalists From Democratic Ranks And Rallying Of Democrats From Federal Ranks