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Editorial
May 29, 1822
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Editorial from the Philadelphia Democratic Press observes that intense party spirit has subsided nationwide, with the public desiring tranquility despite attempts by office hunters and holders to inflame passions, especially before elections.
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[From the Philadelphia Democratic Press.]
That the Intemperance of Party Spirit has subsided, is a truth felt and acknowledged by every man in the United States. No effort, under existing circumstances, can raise it to the height it has been. The people desire to be tranquil. It is in vain that office hunters and office holders labour, here and there, to beget violence and disturb the harmonious intercourse, which happily exists between men of different political denominations. These efforts to inflame the passions are generally made by interested men on the eve of an election, when the coming contest warms the blood and stimulates the zeal.
That the Intemperance of Party Spirit has subsided, is a truth felt and acknowledged by every man in the United States. No effort, under existing circumstances, can raise it to the height it has been. The people desire to be tranquil. It is in vain that office hunters and office holders labour, here and there, to beget violence and disturb the harmonious intercourse, which happily exists between men of different political denominations. These efforts to inflame the passions are generally made by interested men on the eve of an election, when the coming contest warms the blood and stimulates the zeal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Party Spirit
Intemperance
Political Tranquility
Office Hunters
Elections
Factionalism
What entities or persons were involved?
Office Hunters
Office Holders
Men Of Different Political Denominations
Interested Men
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Subsidence Of Party Spirit Intemperance
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Political Tranquility And Critical Of Inflammatory Efforts
Key Figures
Office Hunters
Office Holders
Men Of Different Political Denominations
Interested Men
Key Arguments
Intemperance Of Party Spirit Has Subsided And Is Acknowledged Nationwide
No Efforts Can Revive It To Previous Heights Under Current Circumstances
The People Desire Tranquility
Attempts By Office Hunters And Holders To Incite Violence Fail
Such Efforts Disturb Harmonious Relations Between Political Groups
Inflaming Passions Occurs Mainly By Interested Individuals Before Elections