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Editorial
June 1, 1843
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A satirical editorial from the Trenton State Gazette highlights excessive Tyler supporters in town, portraying their rivalries over scarce offices as a transient 'disease' leading to mutual denunciations.
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It would seem by the following paragraph in the Trenton State Gazette that Tylerism is becoming plethoric in that town. It is a disease, however, which need give little alarm—people afflicted in that way very soon get over it:
The truth is there are too many Tyler men.—The party is too large. There are at least a dozen on this town, and only one office for them all. It is high time for them to split. Half a dozen at least must be pitched overboard. As soon as one of them gets an office the others fall upon him and denounce him as an enemy of the President at heart. If he should be turned out, they would in three weeks attack his successor in the same way. Being in office is with them proof positive of opposition to the President.
The truth is there are too many Tyler men.—The party is too large. There are at least a dozen on this town, and only one office for them all. It is high time for them to split. Half a dozen at least must be pitched overboard. As soon as one of them gets an office the others fall upon him and denounce him as an enemy of the President at heart. If he should be turned out, they would in three weeks attack his successor in the same way. Being in office is with them proof positive of opposition to the President.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Tylerism
Partisan Infighting
Trenton Politics
Political Satire
Office Seeking
What entities or persons were involved?
Tyler Men
President
Trenton State Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Infighting Among Tyler Supporters In Trenton
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Party Divisions
Key Figures
Tyler Men
President
Trenton State Gazette
Key Arguments
Tylerism Is Becoming Plethoric In Trenton
Too Many Tyler Supporters For Limited Offices
Party Members Denounce Each Other Over Office Holdings
Infighting Proves Opposition To The President