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Editorial
June 9, 1857
Oroville Daily Butte Record
Oroville, Butte County, California
What is this article about?
The editorial mocks the Shasta Republican and Marysville Inquirer newspapers for hesitating to join the Republicans, the only organized opposition to the Democracy, and seeking another party to align with, comparing them to lost children in a swamp.
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Hard Up.—The Shasta Republican, an excellent weekly paper, and the Marysville Inquirer, a weekly daily paper, appear to be hard up for a political party. They are not disposed to join the Republicans, although we think it is their duty to do so, as that is the only organized opposition to the Democracy. They appear to be advertising for some one to extend a 'coat-tail' for them to hang to. Japhat in search of a father never exhibited more industry than that now actuating these interesting "Babes in the woods." They have followed a "jack o'-the-lantern" until they have become entangled in the grass of a Ki-Yi swamp. Their complaint appears to be the chronic nightmare.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Political Parties
Republicans
Democracy
Newspaper Criticism
Party Affiliation
What entities or persons were involved?
Shasta Republican
Marysville Inquirer
Republicans
Democracy
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Newspapers Seeking Political Party Affiliation
Stance / Tone
Mocking Criticism Urging Republican Support
Key Figures
Shasta Republican
Marysville Inquirer
Republicans
Democracy
Key Arguments
Shasta Republican And Marysville Inquirer Should Join Republicans As Only Opposition To Democracy
They Are Searching For A Party To Cling To Like A Coat Tail
They Followed Misleading Paths Like A Jack O' Lantern Into A Swamp