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Editorial
April 24, 1845
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial exhorts Whig party members to uphold their organization's principles and name, drawing inspiration from the American Review, and to approach the polls with patriotic vigilance and commitment to national duty over local interests, ensuring triumph through adherence to liberty and law.
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DUTY OF THE WHIGS.
We agree with the editor of the American Review, as to the duty of the Whigs under all emergencies. It is, to "abide by our organization, our principles, and our name. Let us cherish the conviction, that whatever good can be hoped for our country, must be accomplished through the agency of the Whig party, in its present form and constitution. Let new light illuminate our counsels, new vigor confirm our strength, new ardor inflame our spirit—but let no short-sighted policy commit us to merely local interests, in prejudice of our duties to the WHOLE COUNTRY,
'In the past we see nothing to dishearten—in the future EVERY THING TO CHEER.' Vigilance now, and until the end. Active energy from the heart, until the goal be won. These will ensure our triumph. The altar on which the fire of our enthusiasm is kindled, is the altar of Principle— its flames are fed with the pure oil of Patriotism— and the vestal guardians, 'Liberty and Law,' keep holy watch over its embers—they shall not vie!"
With such spirit, and such incentives to duty let every Whig go to the polls this day—resolved never to abandon to mere expediency the high duty to principle and to the country. The Whig name now—the Whig name ever!
We agree with the editor of the American Review, as to the duty of the Whigs under all emergencies. It is, to "abide by our organization, our principles, and our name. Let us cherish the conviction, that whatever good can be hoped for our country, must be accomplished through the agency of the Whig party, in its present form and constitution. Let new light illuminate our counsels, new vigor confirm our strength, new ardor inflame our spirit—but let no short-sighted policy commit us to merely local interests, in prejudice of our duties to the WHOLE COUNTRY,
'In the past we see nothing to dishearten—in the future EVERY THING TO CHEER.' Vigilance now, and until the end. Active energy from the heart, until the goal be won. These will ensure our triumph. The altar on which the fire of our enthusiasm is kindled, is the altar of Principle— its flames are fed with the pure oil of Patriotism— and the vestal guardians, 'Liberty and Law,' keep holy watch over its embers—they shall not vie!"
With such spirit, and such incentives to duty let every Whig go to the polls this day—resolved never to abandon to mere expediency the high duty to principle and to the country. The Whig name now—the Whig name ever!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Party
Political Duty
Patriotism
Elections
Principles
What entities or persons were involved?
Whig Party
American Review Editor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Duty Of Whigs To Maintain Party Organization And Principles
Stance / Tone
Motivational And Exhortative
Key Figures
Whig Party
American Review Editor
Key Arguments
Abide By Whig Organization, Principles, And Name Under All Emergencies
Good For The Country Must Come Through The Whig Party In Its Present Form
Avoid Short Sighted Local Interests In Favor Of Duties To The Whole Country
Vigilance And Active Energy Will Ensure Triumph
Enthusiasm Kindled On The Altar Of Principle, Fed By Patriotism, Guarded By Liberty And Law