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Editorial
July 2, 1803
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A Republican editorial counters Federalist newspaper 'The Palladium's accusations of swindling against two Democrats linked to Gideon Granger by drawing a biblical analogy to Jesus' disciples, one of whom betrayed him, and highlights Federalists' own history of convicted swindlers, decrying their hypocrisy and loss of shame.
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The Palladium seems to exult at having an opportunity to announce, two democrats "as being suspected of swindling" and says, "these men are the zealous defenders of the present administration and acquaintance of Gideon Granger." We will take all this for granted, and what does it amount to? Did not the Saviour of the world, select twelve Disciples, and did not one of them basely betray, and another deny him with oaths. Is it so surprising and extraordinary then, if there should be found a few bad and unprincipled men among the Republicans! when it is considered that characters the most notorious for swindling &c. were not only "suspected." but have even been convicted among the Federalists, who assume to themselves the exclusive title of friends to order, religion and good government! Oh shame where is thy blush! but Federalists have lost all sense of shame, and cannot blush.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Republican Defense
Federalist Hypocrisy
Political Swindling
Biblical Analogy
Party Accusations
What entities or persons were involved?
Palladium
Democrats
Gideon Granger
Saviour Of The World
Disciples
Republicans
Federalists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Accusations Of Swindling In Republican Party
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Accusatory Towards Federalists
Key Figures
Palladium
Democrats
Gideon Granger
Saviour Of The World
Disciples
Republicans
Federalists
Key Arguments
Accusations Against Two Democrats Are Granted But Insignificant
Biblical Precedent: Jesus Had A Betrayer And Denier Among Disciples
Not Surprising To Find Bad Men Among Republicans
Federalists Have Convicted Swindlers Despite Claiming Moral Superiority
Federalists Have Lost All Sense Of Shame