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January 18, 1844
Columbus Whig
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
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Extract from J.C. Calhoun's May 5, 1834, Senate speech explaining the revival of 'Whig' and 'Tory' party names, defining Toryism as support for executive prerogative against liberty, contrasting with Whig principles; promotes Henry Clay for president.
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JANUARY 15
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
HENRY CLAY
OF KENTUCKY
Extract from a Speech of the Hon. J. C. Calhoun delivered in the Senate of the United States on the 5th day of May, 1834.
"Gentlemen ought to reflect that the extensive and sudden revival of these names [Whig and Tory] could not be without some adequate cause. Names are not to be taken or given at pleasure; there must be something to cause their application to adhere. If I remember rightly, it was Augustus, in all the plenitude of his power, who said that he found it impossible to introduce a new word. What then, is that something? What is there in the meaning of Whig and Tory, and what in the character of the times, which has caused their sudden revival as party designations, at this time. I take it that the very essence of Toryism that which constitute a Tory is to sustain prerogative against privilege; to support the Executive against the Legislative department of government, and to lean to the side of power against the side of Liberty, while the Whig is in all these particulars of the very opposite principles !!! These are the leading characteristics of the respective parties, Whig and Tory, and run through their application, in all the variety of circumstances, in which they have been applied, either in this country or Great Britain."
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
HENRY CLAY
OF KENTUCKY
Extract from a Speech of the Hon. J. C. Calhoun delivered in the Senate of the United States on the 5th day of May, 1834.
"Gentlemen ought to reflect that the extensive and sudden revival of these names [Whig and Tory] could not be without some adequate cause. Names are not to be taken or given at pleasure; there must be something to cause their application to adhere. If I remember rightly, it was Augustus, in all the plenitude of his power, who said that he found it impossible to introduce a new word. What then, is that something? What is there in the meaning of Whig and Tory, and what in the character of the times, which has caused their sudden revival as party designations, at this time. I take it that the very essence of Toryism that which constitute a Tory is to sustain prerogative against privilege; to support the Executive against the Legislative department of government, and to lean to the side of power against the side of Liberty, while the Whig is in all these particulars of the very opposite principles !!! These are the leading characteristics of the respective parties, Whig and Tory, and run through their application, in all the variety of circumstances, in which they have been applied, either in this country or Great Britain."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Whig Tory
Political Parties
Executive Power
Liberty
Henry Clay
J C Calhoun
Senate Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
J. C. Calhoun
Augustus
Where did it happen?
Senate Of The United States
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Clay
J. C. Calhoun
Augustus
Location
Senate Of The United States
Event Date
May 5, 1834
Story Details
Calhoun reflects on the revival of Whig and Tory names, attributing it to their inherent meanings: Toryism supports executive prerogative and power against liberty, while Whigs oppose this, as party designations in current times.