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Editorial
March 16, 1793
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Satirical poem in the Gazette of the United States defending the Senate's joint vote method for choosing a federal senator, mocking the minority's protest over absent members, and praising G-t-n as Pennsylvania's superior native candidate over imported or wealthy figures.
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For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
FEDERAL SENATOR.
In the protest of the minority on the vote of the Senate for choosing a Senator in Congress by a joint vote of the two Houses, it is insinuated that an advantage is taken of the casual absence of two members, who were in favor of a concurrent vote.
O strike a stroke in politics, sublime,
With care improve the lucky nick of time;
Some happy moment-never to be lost,
May call the centinels from off their post-
Seize th' occasion-pass the resolution
The major vote fulfils the constitution!
For thus the prompter speaks behind the scenes,
"The end will always sanctify the means."
Let them protest, and pout, and scowl, and grin,
'Tis ours to laugh—as those who're sure to win,
We'll fix them by the choice of G-t-n.
Look thro' the commonwealth, where can you find,
Bred on the soil, so good, so great a mind?
Your men of wealth are all the slaves of pow'r;
Your home born patriots-mushrooms of an hour
From foreign climes true virtue we import--
Hence D-- shines a favorite at Court.
While Pennsylvania's genius mourns its lot,
Her sons despis'd, neglected, and forgot!
C.
FEDERAL SENATOR.
In the protest of the minority on the vote of the Senate for choosing a Senator in Congress by a joint vote of the two Houses, it is insinuated that an advantage is taken of the casual absence of two members, who were in favor of a concurrent vote.
O strike a stroke in politics, sublime,
With care improve the lucky nick of time;
Some happy moment-never to be lost,
May call the centinels from off their post-
Seize th' occasion-pass the resolution
The major vote fulfils the constitution!
For thus the prompter speaks behind the scenes,
"The end will always sanctify the means."
Let them protest, and pout, and scowl, and grin,
'Tis ours to laugh—as those who're sure to win,
We'll fix them by the choice of G-t-n.
Look thro' the commonwealth, where can you find,
Bred on the soil, so good, so great a mind?
Your men of wealth are all the slaves of pow'r;
Your home born patriots-mushrooms of an hour
From foreign climes true virtue we import--
Hence D-- shines a favorite at Court.
While Pennsylvania's genius mourns its lot,
Her sons despis'd, neglected, and forgot!
C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Joint Vote
Senator Election
Political Satire
Pennsylvania Politics
Minority Protest
What entities or persons were involved?
Senate Minority
G T N
D
Pennsylvania
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Defense Of Joint Vote For Federal Senator
Stance / Tone
Mocking Minority Protest And Supportive Of G T N
Key Figures
Senate Minority
G T N
D
Pennsylvania
Key Arguments
Majority Seizes Opportunity From Absent Members To Pass Joint Vote Resolution
End Justifies Means In Politics
Mock Opponents' Protests While Confident In Victory
G T N Is Pennsylvania's Best Native Born Candidate
Wealthy Men Are Slaves To Power, Home Grown Patriots Fleeting, Virtue Imported Favoring D