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Letter to Editor
April 25, 1843
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Letter from Royalton, VT, dated April 6, 1843, criticizing Whigs for unfulfilled 1840 promises of prosperity and urging support for Democrats ahead of an August election. Signed 'B.' Includes editorial note promoting Democratic subscription.
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ROYALTON, April 6th, 1843.
Sirs:—I want you to crow as loud as ever you can, for I think the Whigs are aiming to make one terrible and last effort to get their ends accomplished. The Whigs in these parts have been looking for that 'two dollars a day and roast beef,' until their patriotism has become almost threadbare. Go it feds: Come it Democrats.
Yours, &c.,
B.
[Keep a stiff upper lip, friend B. The coons will get a deserved skimming in August. No wonder those who voted for them in 1840, are losing their patience. Let them hereafter vote for the party under whose auspices they have seen and felt good times. The Democrats make no promises; but one thing is certain: if elected they can make times no worse! Tell your friends, especially the Whigs, to try the Coon Skinner a few months. It is only 25 cents for three months. We send you a prospectus.]
Sirs:—I want you to crow as loud as ever you can, for I think the Whigs are aiming to make one terrible and last effort to get their ends accomplished. The Whigs in these parts have been looking for that 'two dollars a day and roast beef,' until their patriotism has become almost threadbare. Go it feds: Come it Democrats.
Yours, &c.,
B.
[Keep a stiff upper lip, friend B. The coons will get a deserved skimming in August. No wonder those who voted for them in 1840, are losing their patience. Let them hereafter vote for the party under whose auspices they have seen and felt good times. The Democrats make no promises; but one thing is certain: if elected they can make times no worse! Tell your friends, especially the Whigs, to try the Coon Skinner a few months. It is only 25 cents for three months. We send you a prospectus.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Criticism
Democratic Support
1840 Election
Economic Promises
Party Politics
Coons
What entities or persons were involved?
B.
Sirs
Letter to Editor Details
Author
B.
Recipient
Sirs
Main Argument
whigs are desperately trying to regain power after failing to deliver promised prosperity like 'two dollars a day and roast beef'; urges strong democratic support as they won't worsen economic conditions.
Notable Details
Reference To 1840 Whig Promises Of 'Two Dollars A Day And Roast Beef'
Uses 'Coons' As Slur For Whigs
Mentions Upcoming August Election
Editorial Response Promotes 'Coon Skinner' Subscription