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Editorial
March 18, 1801
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Jacobins for their disappointment in Jefferson's conciliatory inauguration speech, which echoes Federalist tones, and praises Federalists for offering support based on his actions.
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What has long been expected, and repeatedly predicted, is about to be realized. We mean, that the Jacobins cannot be good citizens under any state of affairs. During the inauguration on the 4th instant, at Washington, this class of men evinced great joy, and a malignant smile of triumph beamed in every eye. As if it had been intended, however, to check the intemperance of these sons of anarchy and riot, the speech, which was but imperfectly heard in its delivery, was instantly published, and in immediate circulation. This was a death-blow to their rejoicings!
'What,' said they among themselves, 'is Mr. Jefferson about to coalesce with these damned Federalists! Have we been toiling, lying, wasting our time and money so long for Republicanism, merely to be told now that "WE ARE ALL FEDERALISTS?" No denunciations! Nothing about "traitors, tories and apostate whigs!" Nothing about liberty!' Thus we perceive, that Mr. Jefferson can only secure the regard of these men by the criminal dereliction of those upright and impartial principles with the avowal of which he has commenced his administration. His first acts have excited the secret murmurs and apprehensions of the faction. He must prepare himself to meet also their hottest indignation. On the other hand we find, that the Federalists, waving personal motives, are appreciating Mr. Jefferson's claims to their support and confidence, by the infallible standard of his acts and professions. They are only men who rejoice at the dignified, conciliatory, and independent complexion of his first speech, and they are the men to whom alone he can look for a firm and conscientious support against the cavils, jealousies and stratagems of his new adversaries.
[N. Y. Daily Adv.
'What,' said they among themselves, 'is Mr. Jefferson about to coalesce with these damned Federalists! Have we been toiling, lying, wasting our time and money so long for Republicanism, merely to be told now that "WE ARE ALL FEDERALISTS?" No denunciations! Nothing about "traitors, tories and apostate whigs!" Nothing about liberty!' Thus we perceive, that Mr. Jefferson can only secure the regard of these men by the criminal dereliction of those upright and impartial principles with the avowal of which he has commenced his administration. His first acts have excited the secret murmurs and apprehensions of the faction. He must prepare himself to meet also their hottest indignation. On the other hand we find, that the Federalists, waving personal motives, are appreciating Mr. Jefferson's claims to their support and confidence, by the infallible standard of his acts and professions. They are only men who rejoice at the dignified, conciliatory, and independent complexion of his first speech, and they are the men to whom alone he can look for a firm and conscientious support against the cavils, jealousies and stratagems of his new adversaries.
[N. Y. Daily Adv.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Inauguration
Jacobins
Federalists
Partisan Politics
Conciliatory Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jefferson
Jacobins
Federalists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reaction To Jefferson's Inauguration Speech
Stance / Tone
Pro Federalist And Anti Jacobin Support For Jefferson's Conciliatory Approach
Key Figures
Mr. Jefferson
Jacobins
Federalists
Key Arguments
Jacobins Cannot Be Good Citizens And Are Anarchists
Jacobins Disappointed By Jefferson's Federalist Like Speech
Federalists Support Jefferson Based On His Actions And Professions
Jefferson Must Face Jacobin Indignation But Gain Federalist Support