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Editorial
September 27, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Philadelphia editorial lauds George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address as a patriotic guide for future leaders, crediting his administration for America's prosperity and peace, while regretting but approving his timely retirement.
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PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1796.
The President's farewell address to his countrymen is another gracious testimony of his disinterested love of country. The sentiments it contains and the principles it inculcates must come home to the feelings of every genuine and patriotic American. Such advice from such a citizen, under the present circumstances, must make the most durable impression; it will form the Americans true political creed; it will be the Book of Oracles to his successors. While they pursue the line there traced, America will be happy and prosperous; if they deviate from it, every deviation will be marked with political calamity. Experience has tested, under the administration of the Federal Government, the wisdom and policy of those principles which are recommended by the President, and which formed the basis of his administration; America under it has flourished, has been at peace and has been truly happy. May his successor be inspired with similar sentiments and inherit his political virtues!
However we must regret and deeply regret the retirement of this truly great man, we cannot but rejoice that the moment for retirement is singularly auspicious, and that he retires with unfaded glories. If calamities should again surround us, Americans, will know where to seek the Saviour of his Country.
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1796.
The President's farewell address to his countrymen is another gracious testimony of his disinterested love of country. The sentiments it contains and the principles it inculcates must come home to the feelings of every genuine and patriotic American. Such advice from such a citizen, under the present circumstances, must make the most durable impression; it will form the Americans true political creed; it will be the Book of Oracles to his successors. While they pursue the line there traced, America will be happy and prosperous; if they deviate from it, every deviation will be marked with political calamity. Experience has tested, under the administration of the Federal Government, the wisdom and policy of those principles which are recommended by the President, and which formed the basis of his administration; America under it has flourished, has been at peace and has been truly happy. May his successor be inspired with similar sentiments and inherit his political virtues!
However we must regret and deeply regret the retirement of this truly great man, we cannot but rejoice that the moment for retirement is singularly auspicious, and that he retires with unfaded glories. If calamities should again surround us, Americans, will know where to seek the Saviour of his Country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Washington Farewell Address
Political Principles
Federal Government
Presidential Retirement
American Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
President
Federal Government
Americans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For George Washington's Farewell Address
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Patriotic
Key Figures
George Washington
President
Federal Government
Americans
Key Arguments
The President's Farewell Address Testifies To His Disinterested Love Of Country
Its Sentiments And Principles Resonate With Patriotic Americans
It Will Form The True Political Creed And Guide Successors
Adherence Ensures Happiness And Prosperity; Deviation Brings Calamity
Federal Administration Has Proven The Wisdom Of These Principles
America Has Flourished In Peace And Happiness Under It
Hope Successor Inherits Similar Sentiments And Virtues
Regret Retirement But Rejoice In Auspicious Timing And Unfaded Glories
In Future Calamities, Americans Will Seek Washington As Savior