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Editorial
November 15, 1842
The Daily Madisonian
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The editorial notes the Charleston Mercury's confidence in John C. Calhoun's rising popularity for the presidency, obviating a national convention. It urges Republicans to avoid early political maneuvering, prioritize national relief measures, and support the current administration before debating future leadership.
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THE PRESIDENCY
The Charleston Mercury, of the 10th inst., intimates its confidence that the rapidly increasing popularity of Mr. Calhoun will supersede the necessity of a National Convention to nominate him for the Presidency.
We need make no comments on the article referred to. Mr. Calhoun is certainly well known to the country as one of its most eminent citizens, and we doubt not that his claims are highly appreciated. So also are the claims of other distinguished citizens. Every good and true Republican should undoubtedly deprecate a convention at too early a period. It might seem like jockeyship—and they who attended it would be looked upon as jockeys "booted and spurred" to ride over public sentiment. It is most assuredly the duty of every patriot to look first to measures, for the relief of the country ; afterwards the Presidency can be thought of.
Our motto is, "all hands aboard for the country under our present Captain, and after establishing its prosperity, then let the question, as to who shall take the command for a new cruise, be agitated."
The Charleston Mercury, of the 10th inst., intimates its confidence that the rapidly increasing popularity of Mr. Calhoun will supersede the necessity of a National Convention to nominate him for the Presidency.
We need make no comments on the article referred to. Mr. Calhoun is certainly well known to the country as one of its most eminent citizens, and we doubt not that his claims are highly appreciated. So also are the claims of other distinguished citizens. Every good and true Republican should undoubtedly deprecate a convention at too early a period. It might seem like jockeyship—and they who attended it would be looked upon as jockeys "booted and spurred" to ride over public sentiment. It is most assuredly the duty of every patriot to look first to measures, for the relief of the country ; afterwards the Presidency can be thought of.
Our motto is, "all hands aboard for the country under our present Captain, and after establishing its prosperity, then let the question, as to who shall take the command for a new cruise, be agitated."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Calhoun Popularity
Presidential Nomination
National Convention
Political Jockeyship
National Relief Measures
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Calhoun
Charleston Mercury
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Calhoun's Presidential Nomination And Opposition To Early Conventions
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Calhoun, Against Premature Political Jockeying, Patriotic Prioritization Of National Measures
Key Figures
Mr. Calhoun
Charleston Mercury
Key Arguments
Calhoun's Increasing Popularity May Eliminate Need For National Convention
Early Conventions Resemble Jockeyship And Undermine Public Sentiment
Patriots Should Prioritize Relief Measures For The Country Before Presidency
Support Current Captain To Establish Prosperity Before New Leadership Debate