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Editorial
October 19, 1824
American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Editorial from Albany Daily Advertiser criticizes William H. Crawford, Secretary of the Treasury, for violating the U.S. Constitution by loaning public money to state banks without appropriation, deeming him unfit for the presidency and warning of potential constitutional disregard if elected.
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From the Albany Daily Advertiser.
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD.
The 9th section of the 1st article of the constitution of the United States provides that "no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law." It has been satisfactorily proved that this provision has been violated by the secretary of the treasury, in loaning large sums of the public money to state banks, without any legal authority, and in direct violation of this constitutional restraint. Now it is certain that he either did or did not know of the existence of this clause. In the latter event, he is disqualified for the station he occupies, and in the former he is unfit for that to which he aspires.
It is a correct remark that a bad servant never makes a good master. And if Mr. Crawford, when only a secretary of the treasury, boldly violates the provisions of the constitution, is it not to be seriously apprehended that if he ever becomes president, he will as boldly trample upon it? If our constitution has become a mere dead letter, what are our liberties worth? If the former is violated with impunity, are the latter likely to be of long duration?
These are serious questions, and deserve serious consideration.
SIDNEY.
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD.
The 9th section of the 1st article of the constitution of the United States provides that "no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law." It has been satisfactorily proved that this provision has been violated by the secretary of the treasury, in loaning large sums of the public money to state banks, without any legal authority, and in direct violation of this constitutional restraint. Now it is certain that he either did or did not know of the existence of this clause. In the latter event, he is disqualified for the station he occupies, and in the former he is unfit for that to which he aspires.
It is a correct remark that a bad servant never makes a good master. And if Mr. Crawford, when only a secretary of the treasury, boldly violates the provisions of the constitution, is it not to be seriously apprehended that if he ever becomes president, he will as boldly trample upon it? If our constitution has become a mere dead letter, what are our liberties worth? If the former is violated with impunity, are the latter likely to be of long duration?
These are serious questions, and deserve serious consideration.
SIDNEY.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
William H Crawford
Constitutional Violation
Treasury Loans
State Banks
Presidential Fitness
Public Money Appropriation
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Crawford
Secretary Of The Treasury
United States Constitution
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of William H. Crawford's Constitutional Violation As Treasury Secretary
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Warning
Key Figures
William H. Crawford
Secretary Of The Treasury
United States Constitution
Key Arguments
Crawford Violated Article 1, Section 9 By Loaning Public Money To State Banks Without Legal Appropriation
He Either Knew And Violated It Or Was Ignorant, Making Him Unfit For Office
A Bad Servant Like Crawford Would Make A Poor President And Trample The Constitution
Violating The Constitution Endangers Liberties