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Editorial
July 17, 1833
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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An editorial by Benjamin W. Richards defends a toast on 'True Democracy' given at a Philadelphia festival, criticizing official leaders and the Administration party for taking offense at its anti-dictation sentiment.
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By Benjamin W. Richards, 2d Vice President.
True Democracy. The free will and free choice of the people; it scorns alike official dictation, official patronage, and the delusive and treacherous machinery of official leaders.
The above sentiment was offered and drank at the festival at Bush Hill, Philadelphia, on the 4th instant, and though read by a conspicuous member of the Administration party, it seems to have given great offence to some who are ambitious of being considered political leaders. To our mind the toast was most opportunely given, and opportunely drank. It contains a sound and wholesome truth—a truth of democracy—a sentiment which it is becoming in the people, at all times, and under all circumstances to express, and one which those least of all should object to, who profess to be exclusive democrats.
True Democracy. The free will and free choice of the people; it scorns alike official dictation, official patronage, and the delusive and treacherous machinery of official leaders.
The above sentiment was offered and drank at the festival at Bush Hill, Philadelphia, on the 4th instant, and though read by a conspicuous member of the Administration party, it seems to have given great offence to some who are ambitious of being considered political leaders. To our mind the toast was most opportunely given, and opportunely drank. It contains a sound and wholesome truth—a truth of democracy—a sentiment which it is becoming in the people, at all times, and under all circumstances to express, and one which those least of all should object to, who profess to be exclusive democrats.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
True Democracy
Free Will
Official Leaders
Administration Party
Political Toast
Philadelphia Festival
What entities or persons were involved?
Benjamin W. Richards
Administration Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of True Democracy Against Official Leaders
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Democratic Sentiment And Critical Of Political Leaders
Key Figures
Benjamin W. Richards
Administration Party
Key Arguments
True Democracy Involves Free Will And Choice Of The People
It Scorns Official Dictation, Patronage, And Machinery Of Leaders
The Toast Was Opportunely Given And Drank At The Festival
It Expresses A Sound And Wholesome Truth Of Democracy
Exclusive Democrats Should Not Object To It