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Domestic News July 20, 1827

American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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An article notes similarities between the editors of the New York Evening Post and Delaware Gazette, both now supporting General Jackson despite past criticisms. It quotes a December 30, 1818, extract from the Post harshly condemning Jackson's actions.

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There is some similarity in the characters of the Editor of the New York Evening Post and the Editor of the Delaware Gazette. Both these papers are now fiery supporters of General Jackson. Our readers well know what was Mr. Harker's former opinion of the General—and they will learn from the following extract, in what estimation he was held a few years ago by the Editor of the Post.

Extract from the N. York Evening Post, Dec. 30, 1818.

"Gen. Jackson, from the moment he was entrusted with command, has avowed and systematically made, his own will and pleasure, the sole rule and guide of all his actions; he has suspended the executive, legislative and judicial functions of the states, with arbitrary sway: he has insulted the executive of the United States, at whose pleasure he holds his commission, spurned its authority, disregarded and transcended its orders: he has usurped the high prerogative of peace and war, entrusted by all nations to the sovereign authority of the state, and by our constitution, to Congress alone: he has abrogated the known laws of nations, and promulgated a new code of his own, conceived in madness or folly and written in blood: he has, in fine, violated all laws human and divine, and violated them with impunity!"

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Politics

What keywords are associated?

General Jackson New York Evening Post Delaware Gazette Political Opinions Editor Criticism

What entities or persons were involved?

Editor Of The New York Evening Post Editor Of The Delaware Gazette Mr. Harker General Jackson

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Event Date

Dec. 30, 1818

Key Persons

Editor Of The New York Evening Post Editor Of The Delaware Gazette Mr. Harker General Jackson

Event Details

The article highlights similarities in the characters of the editors of the New York Evening Post and Delaware Gazette, noting both now strongly support General Jackson despite past negative opinions. It references Mr. Harker's former view and quotes a 1818 extract from the Post criticizing Jackson for arbitrary actions, suspending state functions, insulting U.S. executive, usurping war powers, abrogating laws, and violating human and divine laws with impunity.

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