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Editorial
November 21, 1817
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the use of monarchical titles like 'His Excellency' for U.S. governors in the official presidential appointments list, questioning its origin and calling it unconstitutional and contrary to republican principles. Examples include Lewis Cass and Joseph McMinn.
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Full Text
The official list of the Appointments made by the President of the United States, cites certain individuals, who are the Governors of a State or Territory, by the style and title of "His Excellency," for example, "His Excellency Lewis Cass," &c. "His Excellency Joseph McMinn," &c. &c. We ask for information, whether in their official commissions they are thus designated; or in what way this preposterous phraseology has crept into the List of appointments. It is time to be done with these anomalous distinctions, unknown to the Constitution, as well as to the principles of the Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Honorific Titles
Republican Principles
Constitutional Distinctions
Governors Appointments
Presidential List
What entities or persons were involved?
President Of The United States
Lewis Cass
Joseph Mcminn
Governors Of States Or Territories
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Honorific Titles For Governors
Stance / Tone
Opposition To Monarchical Titles In Republican Government
Key Figures
President Of The United States
Lewis Cass
Joseph Mcminn
Governors Of States Or Territories
Key Arguments
Official Appointments List Uses 'His Excellency' For Governors
Questions If This Title Is In Official Commissions
Title Is Preposterous And Anomalous
Unknown To The Constitution
Contrary To Principles Of The Republic
Time To End Such Distinctions