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Editorial
October 11, 1845
Holly Springs Gazette
Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Excerpt from Howe's Historical Collections of Virginia quoting Patrick Henry's opposition to the U.S. Constitution, warning that excessive power given to the President could lead to the country's downfall through party support.
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THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT—in Howe's Historical Collections of Virginia, a work recently published, various allusions are made to Patrick Henry and his opinions. The following passage relates to his views of the Constitution of the United States:
"He was opposed to the adoption of the Federal Constitution because he thought it gave too much power to the General Government; and in conversation with the father of the late venerable Senator from Prince Edward, he remarked with emphasis— 'The President of the United States will always come in at the head of a party. He will be supported in all his acts by a party. You do not now think much of the purport of the President: but the day is coming when it will be tremendous, and from the power the country may sooner or later fall.'"
"He was opposed to the adoption of the Federal Constitution because he thought it gave too much power to the General Government; and in conversation with the father of the late venerable Senator from Prince Edward, he remarked with emphasis— 'The President of the United States will always come in at the head of a party. He will be supported in all his acts by a party. You do not now think much of the purport of the President: but the day is coming when it will be tremendous, and from the power the country may sooner or later fall.'"
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Patrick Henry
Federal Constitution
Presidential Power
General Government
Party Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Patrick Henry
President Of The United States
Howe's Historical Collections Of Virginia
Senator From Prince Edward
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Patrick Henry's Opposition To The Federal Constitution Due To Excessive Presidential Power
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Warning Against Centralized Power
Key Figures
Patrick Henry
President Of The United States
Howe's Historical Collections Of Virginia
Senator From Prince Edward
Key Arguments
Opposed Adoption Of Federal Constitution For Giving Too Much Power To General Government
President Will Lead And Be Supported By A Party
Presidential Power Will Become Tremendous And May Cause The Country's Fall