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Editorial
November 12, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A federalist editorial warns against the party's lukewarmness and indolence, which allow numerically weaker but more active and intrigue-prone enemies—likened to Jefferson in cowardice and Cataline in villainy—to gain power through lies, conspiracy, and perseverance.
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It is of little consequence to the federalists, that their enemies are less numerous than themselves, while the shameful fact exists that they make themselves more powerful by superior boldness, address and activity. In how many instances have we not seen them gain an ascendancy merely by perseverance in their endless arts of lying and intrigue, and for want of a due exertion of honest means on the part of the friends to government. It is not hazarding too much to say, that a continued prevalence of that luke-warmness and indolence of temper, which has so long excited the reproach of the federal party, must in the end prove the means of its destruction.
What our enemies want in numbers, they make up in the most active intrigue ; and what they want in manly spirit, they make up by dark and underhanded conspiracy.
They are Jeffersons in cowardice as they are Catalines in villany. But the coward has his weapon, and often strikes the surest and most fatal blow.
What our enemies want in numbers, they make up in the most active intrigue ; and what they want in manly spirit, they make up by dark and underhanded conspiracy.
They are Jeffersons in cowardice as they are Catalines in villany. But the coward has his weapon, and often strikes the surest and most fatal blow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Enemies
Intrigue
Conspiracy
Lukewarmness
Jefferson
Cataline
Lying
Political Activity
What entities or persons were involved?
Federalists
Enemies
Jefferson
Cataline
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federalist Critique Of Political Enemies' Intrigue
Stance / Tone
Pro Federalist Warning Against Opponent Conspiracy
Key Figures
Federalists
Enemies
Jefferson
Cataline
Key Arguments
Enemies Gain Power Through Boldness, Lying, And Intrigue Despite Fewer Numbers
Federalists' Lukewarmness And Indolence Enable Enemies' Ascendancy
Continued Federalist Inaction Will Lead To The Party's Destruction
Enemies Compensate For Lack Of Numbers With Active Intrigue And Lack Of Spirit With Conspiracy
Opponents Are Like Jefferson In Cowardice And Cataline In Villainy
Cowards Can Strike Fatal Blows