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Editorial
May 13, 1865
The Placer Herald
Rocklin, Auburn, Placer County, California
What is this article about?
The editorial critiques Senator John P. Hale's speech prioritizing state sovereignty over the Union as potentially treasonous, highlighting partisan hypocrisy: Democrats would face punishment, but Hale receives a presidential appointment. (198 characters)
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Is It Treason?—Senator John P. Hale, just before he left the Senate to accept an appointment to a foreign post, at the hands of President Lincoln, made a set speech, in which the following remarkable passage occurs:
"We believe that the proper preservation of State Sovereignty, State Rights, State Power, is as essential to the successful operation of the system of our Government, as the Union—and if one or the other is to be destroyed, it had better be the Union than the States."
If this sentiment had been uttered by a professed Democrat it would have been denounced by the Abolitionists as rank heresy, and the author would have stood a prominent chance for a residence in a bastile; but being uttered by a favored son of loyal New England, he is rewarded by a fat appointment.
"We believe that the proper preservation of State Sovereignty, State Rights, State Power, is as essential to the successful operation of the system of our Government, as the Union—and if one or the other is to be destroyed, it had better be the Union than the States."
If this sentiment had been uttered by a professed Democrat it would have been denounced by the Abolitionists as rank heresy, and the author would have stood a prominent chance for a residence in a bastile; but being uttered by a favored son of loyal New England, he is rewarded by a fat appointment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
State Sovereignty
Union Preservation
Political Hypocrisy
Senator Hale
Abolitionists
Treason
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator John P. Hale
President Lincoln
Abolitionists
Democrats
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Senator Hale's Prioritization Of State Sovereignty Over The Union
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Political Hypocrisy And Disloyal Sentiments
Key Figures
Senator John P. Hale
President Lincoln
Abolitionists
Democrats
Key Arguments
Hale's Speech Claims State Sovereignty Is More Essential Than The Union And Should Be Preserved Even If The Union Is Destroyed
Such A Sentiment From A Democrat Would Be Denounced As Heresy And Lead To Imprisonment
Hale, From Loyal New England, Is Rewarded With A Foreign Appointment Despite The Statement