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Editorial
March 22, 1849
Jeffersonian Republican
Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Monroe County, Pike County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes a leading Locofoco Democrat in Pennsylvania's House for opposing Mr. Ball's North Branch canal completion and bank small notes issuance, arguing it benefits the state but harms the party, urging non-partisan representatives for vital Commonwealth interests.
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The Reason Why.
A leading Locofoco member of the House of Representatives has given as a reason for his opposition to Mr. Ball’s project for the completion of the North Branch canal, and the issue of small notes by the Banks, that it will really be a beneficial measure, and bring the state stocks up to par; and that in proportion as it will work thus beneficially for the interests of the state and the people, will operate disastrously to the interest of the Democratic party! and for this reason it was to be deprecated.—Truly, this gentleman is actuated by a worthy and patriotic motive! When will the people of Pennsylvania send representatives to Harrisburg who can look above party, on questions of such vital importance to the interests of the Commonwealth as this really is!—Harrisburg Intelligencer.
A leading Locofoco member of the House of Representatives has given as a reason for his opposition to Mr. Ball’s project for the completion of the North Branch canal, and the issue of small notes by the Banks, that it will really be a beneficial measure, and bring the state stocks up to par; and that in proportion as it will work thus beneficially for the interests of the state and the people, will operate disastrously to the interest of the Democratic party! and for this reason it was to be deprecated.—Truly, this gentleman is actuated by a worthy and patriotic motive! When will the people of Pennsylvania send representatives to Harrisburg who can look above party, on questions of such vital importance to the interests of the Commonwealth as this really is!—Harrisburg Intelligencer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
North Branch Canal
Locofoco
Democratic Party
State Stocks
Small Notes
Pennsylvania Politics
Harrisburg
What entities or persons were involved?
Locofoco Member
Mr. Ball
House Of Representatives
Democratic Party
People Of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Intelligencer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To North Branch Canal Project For Party Reasons
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Party Loyalty Over State Interests
Key Figures
Locofoco Member
Mr. Ball
House Of Representatives
Democratic Party
People Of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Intelligencer
Key Arguments
Opposition To Canal Completion And Small Notes Issuance Because It Benefits State And People But Harms Democratic Party
Such Opposition Lacks Patriotic Motive
Elect Representatives Who Prioritize Commonwealth Interests Over Party