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Letter to Editor
June 20, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Questions why titles of distinction for magistrates are included in state constitutions and commonly used (e.g., 'Honorable' for counselors, judges, presidents, generals) if they are repugnant to American feelings, countering assertions to the contrary.
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Of STYLES and TITLES.
HOW is it, if titles are not consistent with the genius of the people of America, as is asserted by some—that in almost all the Constitutions of the several States, there are express provisions made, for titles of distinction for the Supreme and other magistrates? And how is it, that common consent in every State, so readily agrees to the style of Honorable being given to various officers—such as Counsellors, Judges of various tribunals, Presidents of political bodies, Generals, &c. if they are really repugnant to the feelings and wishes of the people?
Mass. Centinel.
HOW is it, if titles are not consistent with the genius of the people of America, as is asserted by some—that in almost all the Constitutions of the several States, there are express provisions made, for titles of distinction for the Supreme and other magistrates? And how is it, that common consent in every State, so readily agrees to the style of Honorable being given to various officers—such as Counsellors, Judges of various tribunals, Presidents of political bodies, Generals, &c. if they are really repugnant to the feelings and wishes of the people?
Mass. Centinel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Titles Of Distinction
American Constitutions
Honorable Style
Magistrates
State Officers
What entities or persons were involved?
Mass. Centinel.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Mass. Centinel.
Main Argument
challenges the claim that titles are inconsistent with american genius by noting their inclusion in state constitutions and common acceptance for officials like judges and generals.
Notable Details
Express Provisions In Constitutions For Titles Of Distinction
Style Of Honorable For Counsellors, Judges, Presidents, Generals