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Editorial
November 1, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A correspondent criticizes the low support for Jacobin candidates in Charleston's recent election and condemns Democratic Clubs for dictating voter choices, dubbing a 'Jefferson ticket' without consent, viewing it as subversive to constitutional free elections, akin to Paris prototypes.
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A correspondent remarks that Jacobinism must be at a low ebb indeed in Charleston, (S. C.) when, at the late election, the whole force of the party could muster but 53 votes for their candidate—and that candidate their great champion—a man who had denounced Mr. Jay, and impeached the President of the United States on account of the Treaty with Great Britain.
The Democratic Clubs have called meetings in several parts of the city and suburbs, of such persons as they know will receive implicitly whatever they see proper to dictate. Those meetings have accordingly, they say, voted to support, what the clubs have dubbed the "Jefferson ticket." But asks a correspondent, who made this club, the conscience-keepers, or the political grannies of the gentlemen whose names they have taken this liberty with.
This assumption on the part of the clubs, is perfectly in style with their prototypes of Paris—but is entirely subversive of the excellent provision of the constitution of this country, which contemplates a free and unbiased election.
A correspondent remarks that Jacobinism must be at a low ebb indeed in Charleston, (S. C.) when, at the late election, the whole force of the party could muster but 53 votes for their candidate—and that candidate their great champion—a man who had denounced Mr. Jay, and impeached the President of the United States on account of the Treaty with Great Britain.
The Democratic Clubs have called meetings in several parts of the city and suburbs, of such persons as they know will receive implicitly whatever they see proper to dictate. Those meetings have accordingly, they say, voted to support, what the clubs have dubbed the "Jefferson ticket." But asks a correspondent, who made this club, the conscience-keepers, or the political grannies of the gentlemen whose names they have taken this liberty with.
This assumption on the part of the clubs, is perfectly in style with their prototypes of Paris—but is entirely subversive of the excellent provision of the constitution of this country, which contemplates a free and unbiased election.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Jacobinism
Charleston Election
Democratic Clubs
Jefferson Ticket
Free Elections
British Treaty
What entities or persons were involved?
Jacobinism
Charleston S.C.
Mr. Jay
President Of The United States
Democratic Clubs
Jefferson Ticket
Paris Prototypes
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Democratic Clubs' Influence In Charleston Election
Stance / Tone
Anti Jacobin And Anti Democratic Clubs, Pro Free Elections
Key Figures
Jacobinism
Charleston S.C.
Mr. Jay
President Of The United States
Democratic Clubs
Jefferson Ticket
Paris Prototypes
Key Arguments
Jacobin Candidate Received Only 53 Votes Despite Being A Champion Who Denounced Jay And Impeached The President Over The British Treaty
Democratic Clubs Dictate Votes At Rigged Meetings
Clubs Unauthorizedly Dub 'Jefferson Ticket' Without Consent Of Named Individuals
Clubs' Actions Mimic Subversive Paris Style And Undermine Constitutional Free Elections