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Letter to Editor
May 29, 1835
The Arkansas Advocate
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Quotes Edward Lytton Bulwer's 1834 letter defining 'ochlocracy' as mob-rule, antithetical to democracy, and criticizes Tories for it. Questions applicability of 'ochlocrats' to self-styled democrats, asserting 'We are the true democrats.' Signed L. I. Star.
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The author of the following is Edward Lytton Bulwer. It is found in his letter to a late cabinet minister, dated Nov. 20, 1834:
"Ochlocracy, mob-rule; the proper antithesis to democracy. Tories are often great ochlocrats, as their favorite mode of election, in which mobs are bought with beer, can testify. Ochlocracy is the plebeian partner of oligarchy, carrying on the business under another name. The extremes meet, or, as the eastern proverb informs us, 'when the serpent wants to seem innocent, it puts its tail in its mouth.'"
How applicable is this term "ochlocrats," to many who style themselves democrats? We are the true democrats.—L. I. Star.
"Ochlocracy, mob-rule; the proper antithesis to democracy. Tories are often great ochlocrats, as their favorite mode of election, in which mobs are bought with beer, can testify. Ochlocracy is the plebeian partner of oligarchy, carrying on the business under another name. The extremes meet, or, as the eastern proverb informs us, 'when the serpent wants to seem innocent, it puts its tail in its mouth.'"
How applicable is this term "ochlocrats," to many who style themselves democrats? We are the true democrats.—L. I. Star.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Ochlocracy
Mob Rule
Democracy
Tories
Elections
True Democrats
What entities or persons were involved?
L. I. Star.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
L. I. Star.
Main Argument
applies bulwer's concept of 'ochlocracy' (mob-rule) to those falsely claiming to be democrats, asserting that the writer and associates are the true democrats.
Notable Details
Quote From Edward Lytton Bulwer's Letter Dated Nov. 20, 1834
Defines Ochlocracy As Antithesis To Democracy
Criticizes Tories For Buying Mobs With Beer In Elections
References Eastern Proverb About Serpent