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Letter to Editor
January 1, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A pseudonymous letter to the National Intelligencer editors proposes debating the advantages and disadvantages of potential unions between Delaware and Maryland, and between Rhode Island and Connecticut, using a marriage metaphor. The writer offers to 'publish the banns' and 'tie the knot' once consent is obtained, but advises against further state 'matrimonies'.
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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Messrs. Editors,
I have taken notice of some paragraphs in your paper from the pens of Cato and Mentor, respecting a union between the state of Delaware and some other state. Perhaps you may find room in your paper to insert the following variation of the question, viz: If an union should take place between the states of Delaware and Maryland, and also between Rhode Island and Connecticut, what will be the advantages and disadvantages to each state, and also to the United States?
Let sound politicians answer this question. As soon as it can be ascertained that the parties are agreed, and have obtained the consent of their guardian (the general government) I will stand ready not only to publish the banns, but also to tie the knot.
HYMEN.
P. S. I would not recommend matrimony to any more of the states.
H.
Messrs. Editors,
I have taken notice of some paragraphs in your paper from the pens of Cato and Mentor, respecting a union between the state of Delaware and some other state. Perhaps you may find room in your paper to insert the following variation of the question, viz: If an union should take place between the states of Delaware and Maryland, and also between Rhode Island and Connecticut, what will be the advantages and disadvantages to each state, and also to the United States?
Let sound politicians answer this question. As soon as it can be ascertained that the parties are agreed, and have obtained the consent of their guardian (the general government) I will stand ready not only to publish the banns, but also to tie the knot.
HYMEN.
P. S. I would not recommend matrimony to any more of the states.
H.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Satirical
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
State Union
Delaware Maryland
Rhode Island Connecticut
Political Marriage
Federal Consent
Cato Mentor
What entities or persons were involved?
Hymen / H.
Messrs. Editors
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Hymen / H.
Recipient
Messrs. Editors
Main Argument
proposes discussing advantages and disadvantages of unions between delaware-maryland and rhode island-connecticut, framed as marriages requiring federal consent.
Notable Details
Marriage Metaphor For State Unions
References Cato And Mentor
Offers To 'Publish The Banns' And 'Tie The Knot'
P.S. Against Further State Matrimonies