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Editorial
March 16, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The Aurora editorial sarcastically criticizes the appointment of John Quincy Adams to Stockholm as nepotistic extravagance at public expense, following prior postings in Europe. It notes the Senate's contentious ratification, viewing it as a check on presidential partiality.
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From the Aurora of this morning,
When John Q. Adams, the son of our President was taken from the Hague, and sent to Berlin on a new appointment with a new outfit, we suggested, that he would be made to perform the circuit through the Northern Courts of Europe, with a new outfit at each removal; as such business would be found more profitable than any he could follow at home, and as it was the duty of every father to provide handsomely for his son, especially when it could be done at the public expence. Our hint has been taken and John Q. Adams has been appointed for Stockholm. This appointment was ratified by the Senate a few days ago, after a tough contest, in which several interesting questions arose, some of which were carried by a bare majority. We are glad to find a stand made in Senate against a spirit of extravagance and partiality so glaring; it will teach Mr. Adams, that even some of his friends in the Senate have some regard to character and decency, and are not ready to go all lengths with him.
When John Q. Adams, the son of our President was taken from the Hague, and sent to Berlin on a new appointment with a new outfit, we suggested, that he would be made to perform the circuit through the Northern Courts of Europe, with a new outfit at each removal; as such business would be found more profitable than any he could follow at home, and as it was the duty of every father to provide handsomely for his son, especially when it could be done at the public expence. Our hint has been taken and John Q. Adams has been appointed for Stockholm. This appointment was ratified by the Senate a few days ago, after a tough contest, in which several interesting questions arose, some of which were carried by a bare majority. We are glad to find a stand made in Senate against a spirit of extravagance and partiality so glaring; it will teach Mr. Adams, that even some of his friends in the Senate have some regard to character and decency, and are not ready to go all lengths with him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
John Adams Appointment
Stockholm Posting
Senate Ratification
Government Extravagance
Nepotism
Public Expense
What entities or persons were involved?
John Q. Adams
President Adams
Senate
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of John Quincy Adams' Diplomatic Appointments
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Criticism Of Nepotism And Extravagance
Key Figures
John Q. Adams
President Adams
Senate
Key Arguments
Appointments Provide Profitable Circuit Through Europe At Public Expense
Nepotism In Providing For President's Son
Senate Resisted With Tough Contest And Bare Majorities
Stand Against Extravagance And Partiality