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Editorial
May 8, 1822
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial mocks the Providence American's editor, Mr. Goddard, for decrying the election of a Republican Speaker, noting Federalists' past exclusion of Republicans from office while Republicans retain Federalists, accusing him of ingratitude.
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It is truly ridiculous that the editor of the Providence American should croak so mournfully about the choice of Speaker at the late election. Prithee, Mr. Goddard, inform us when a federal House of Representatives chose a Republican Speaker—nay, when and where has it been known, that the federalists, when in power, ever suffered a Republican to enjoy offices of honor or profit. Many federalists, however, are retained in office by the Republican party. Really the assurance of this editor is equalled only by his ingratitude.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Speaker Election
Republican Speaker
Federalist Hypocrisy
Political Ingratitude
Providence American
What entities or persons were involved?
Editor Of The Providence American
Mr. Goddard
Federal House Of Representatives
Republican Party
Federalists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Federalist Complaints About Republican Speaker Election
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Republicans, Accusatory Of Federalist Hypocrisy And Ingratitude
Key Figures
Editor Of The Providence American
Mr. Goddard
Federal House Of Representatives
Republican Party
Federalists
Key Arguments
Ridiculous To Mournfully Complain About Choice Of Republican Speaker
Federal House Never Chose A Republican Speaker
Federalists In Power Never Allowed Republicans Offices Of Honor Or Profit
Republican Party Retains Many Federalists In Office
Editor's Assurance Equalled Only By His Ingratitude