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Editorial
December 2, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An editorial urges Federalists not to divide, arguing that party unity is essential for liberty in a free government. It cautions against premature debate on the undisclosed reasons for the mission to France, advocating patience for informed judgment.
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The federalists must not divide. The more
a government is free and popular in its form,
the more is its fate entrusted to the sense and
virtue, in other words, to the federalism of
the citizens. To divide that party is to dig
up the foundations of liberty: it is taking
out the underpinning from its temple, and
exposing it to sudden and certain ruin. And
why should the federalists divide at present?
The Reasons for the mission to France are
not yet given to the public. Is it not shallow
to argue upon them before we can have
them. Time will soon afford the proper
ground of discussion, and enable candid men
to judge correctly.
[Com. Gaz.]
a government is free and popular in its form,
the more is its fate entrusted to the sense and
virtue, in other words, to the federalism of
the citizens. To divide that party is to dig
up the foundations of liberty: it is taking
out the underpinning from its temple, and
exposing it to sudden and certain ruin. And
why should the federalists divide at present?
The Reasons for the mission to France are
not yet given to the public. Is it not shallow
to argue upon them before we can have
them. Time will soon afford the proper
ground of discussion, and enable candid men
to judge correctly.
[Com. Gaz.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Party Unity
Mission To France
Liberty
Government Form
What entities or persons were involved?
Federalists
Citizens
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Unity Of Federalists On Mission To France
Stance / Tone
Urging Party Unity And Caution Against Premature Division
Key Figures
Federalists
Citizens
Key Arguments
Dividing The Federalist Party Undermines The Foundations Of Liberty
A Free Government's Fate Depends On Citizens' Sense, Virtue, And Federalism
Reasons For The Mission To France Are Not Yet Public
Arguing Without Full Information Is Shallow
Time Will Allow Candid Judgment