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Editorial
June 30, 1835
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial contrasts Daniel Webster's opposition to the 'spoils of victory' in appointments with the Rhode Island Whig party's seizure of 300 offices after a narrow electoral win, criticizing their hypocrisy and lack of rebuke from Webster.
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Precept.—" It may well alarm the lovers of free institutions, when offices are spoken of in high places, as being but 'spoils of victory' to be enjoyed by those who are successful in a contest. [Webster.
Practice.—The Whig party in Rhode Island, the professed followers of Mr. Webster, got into power the other day by four votes, and they seized upon the spoils of three hundred offices, which in one day they took from their opponents (including every Antimason) and gave to their partizans who were successful in the contest! Neither Mr. Webster or his friends have rebuked the Whigs of Rhode Island, for this act of clear proscription unparalleled in the history of parties, "And if, and if says the farmer." —Daily Advocate.
Practice.—The Whig party in Rhode Island, the professed followers of Mr. Webster, got into power the other day by four votes, and they seized upon the spoils of three hundred offices, which in one day they took from their opponents (including every Antimason) and gave to their partizans who were successful in the contest! Neither Mr. Webster or his friends have rebuked the Whigs of Rhode Island, for this act of clear proscription unparalleled in the history of parties, "And if, and if says the farmer." —Daily Advocate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Spoils System
Whig Party
Rhode Island
Webster
Proscription
Antimasons
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Webster
Whig Party In Rhode Island
Antimasons
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Whig Spoils System In Rhode Island
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Whig Hypocrisy
Key Figures
Mr. Webster
Whig Party In Rhode Island
Antimasons
Key Arguments
Whigs Contradict Webster's Precept Against Viewing Offices As Spoils Of Victory
Whigs Seized 300 Offices From Opponents Including Antimasons After Narrow Victory
Webster And Friends Have Not Rebuked This Proscription