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Editorial
November 25, 1837
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes office-holders paid in gold for praising high prices and Van Buren's policies, while laborers in Concord struggle to feed their families. Urges workers to question the motives of those glorifying the economy.
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Men who receive their salaries in GOLD, can well afford to live sumptuously, and brow-beat the poor day-laborer, whose earnings at the present prices, will scarcely satisfy the cravings of his little children.
Who are they that say the times are good? The Office-Holders.
Who are they that hoard up the Gold and can afford to pay high prices for the necessaries of life? The Office-Holders.
Laborers and Mechanics of Concord! Watch the movements of the men amongst you, who cry up the day of high prices. Keep your eye upon them. You will generally find that they are well paid in gold and silver, for the song they sing. Well may the good-natured Postmaster praise up the times—he can afford to be easy and contented—a thousand dollars a year, IN GOLD AND SILVER is the reward of his song.—Well may the young man of known federal politics shout hosannas to Van Buren—he is paid thousands upon thousands, as the price of his perfidy against the people. Whenever you hear any of these men talking about the times, and glorifying in Van Buren's course against the country's interests, just ask them, How much they are paid?
Who are they that say the times are good? The Office-Holders.
Who are they that hoard up the Gold and can afford to pay high prices for the necessaries of life? The Office-Holders.
Laborers and Mechanics of Concord! Watch the movements of the men amongst you, who cry up the day of high prices. Keep your eye upon them. You will generally find that they are well paid in gold and silver, for the song they sing. Well may the good-natured Postmaster praise up the times—he can afford to be easy and contented—a thousand dollars a year, IN GOLD AND SILVER is the reward of his song.—Well may the young man of known federal politics shout hosannas to Van Buren—he is paid thousands upon thousands, as the price of his perfidy against the people. Whenever you hear any of these men talking about the times, and glorifying in Van Buren's course against the country's interests, just ask them, How much they are paid?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Office Holders
Gold Salaries
High Prices
Van Buren
Laborers
Concord
Federal Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Office Holders
Postmaster
Young Man Of Federal Politics
Van Buren
Laborers And Mechanics Of Concord
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Office Holders Praising Economic Conditions Under Van Buren
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Van Buren And Anti Office Holder
Key Figures
Office Holders
Postmaster
Young Man Of Federal Politics
Van Buren
Laborers And Mechanics Of Concord
Key Arguments
Office Holders Receive Salaries In Gold, Allowing Them To Live Luxuriously While Laborers Struggle
Those Praising Good Times Are Office Holders Who Benefit From High Prices
Postmaster Earns $1000 In Gold And Silver For Supporting The Administration
Federal Politicians Are Paid Highly For Betraying The People
Workers Should Question The Pay Of Those Glorifying Van Buren's Policies