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Editorial
September 12, 1832
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary mocking how Andrew Jackson's supporters proclaim each successive presidential act—proscriptions, Maysville Road veto, Cabinet dismissal over Mrs. Eaton, and Bank recharter veto—as the greatest of his life, suggesting unending escalation.
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THE LAST ACT THE BEST.
To judge of Gen. Jackson by the language of his followers, we must suppose that by this time, he has nearly reached the pinnacle or altitude of his greatness and goodness. Every subsequent act seems to eclipse in greatness all the previous ones of his life. When he commenced his reign of proscription, every removal he made was one of the "best acts of his life." When he vetoed the Maysville road bill, it was the "greatest and best act of his life." When he scattered his Cabinet to the four winds of the heavens, because those who composed it would not bow to Mrs. Eaton, and force their families to associate with her, it was pronounced to be the "greatest act of his eventful life."
And lastly, when he vetoed the bill for re-chartering the United States Bank, it was still said to be the "greatest act of his life."
So that each succeeding act has been the greatest one of his life, however great all previous ones may have been. How much greater or better he is to become, time must determine.—Lexington Observer
To judge of Gen. Jackson by the language of his followers, we must suppose that by this time, he has nearly reached the pinnacle or altitude of his greatness and goodness. Every subsequent act seems to eclipse in greatness all the previous ones of his life. When he commenced his reign of proscription, every removal he made was one of the "best acts of his life." When he vetoed the Maysville road bill, it was the "greatest and best act of his life." When he scattered his Cabinet to the four winds of the heavens, because those who composed it would not bow to Mrs. Eaton, and force their families to associate with her, it was pronounced to be the "greatest act of his eventful life."
And lastly, when he vetoed the bill for re-chartering the United States Bank, it was still said to be the "greatest act of his life."
So that each succeeding act has been the greatest one of his life, however great all previous ones may have been. How much greater or better he is to become, time must determine.—Lexington Observer
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Andrew Jackson
Presidential Vetoes
Partisan Praise
Satire
Mrs Eaton
United States Bank
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Jackson
Mrs. Eaton
United States Bank
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Escalating Praises For Andrew Jackson's Presidential Acts
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Gen. Jackson
Mrs. Eaton
United States Bank
Key Arguments
Each Subsequent Act Of Jackson Eclipses Previous Ones In Greatness According To His Followers
Proscriptions Hailed As Best Acts
Maysville Road Bill Veto Called Greatest And Best Act
Cabinet Dismissal Over Mrs. Eaton Declared Greatest Act
Bank Recharter Veto Proclaimed Greatest Act
Questions Future Escalation Of His Greatness