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Editorial
June 27, 1849
The Camden Journal
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Criticism of President General Taylor for breaking his election promise to end proscription for political opinions by removing non-supporters from office, predicting it will justify future removals. Signed 'Pennsylvanian.'
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Encouraging Future Proscription.—Among the hundred pledges of General Taylor, before his election to the presidency, was his proclaimed determination to soften the asperities of party, and by a stern example to discourage "the hateful system of proscription for opinion's sake." His practice upon this promise has been a system of ruthless, revengeful, and indiscriminate removal of those who did not vote for him. The effect of this treachery to plighted faith, it is easy to see, will be excuse and justification for the most violent system of removals in all time to come!
This will be one of the legacies of a dynasty that came into power with pledges on its lips to put down all party violence!
Pennsylvanian.
This will be one of the legacies of a dynasty that came into power with pledges on its lips to put down all party violence!
Pennsylvanian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
General Taylor
Proscription
Party Removals
Election Pledges
Political Treachery
What entities or persons were involved?
General Taylor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of General Taylor's Proscription Policies
Stance / Tone
Accusatory And Critical
Key Figures
General Taylor
Key Arguments
Taylor Pledged To Soften Party Asperities And Discourage Proscription For Opinions
Taylor's Administration Has Practiced Ruthless Removals Of Non Supporters
This Breaks Plighted Faith And Will Justify Future Violent Removals
It Is A Legacy Of Hypocrisy In A Dynasty Promising To End Party Violence