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Editorial
May 5, 1861
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
An editorial accuses the Express newspaper of aligning with the Republican party by defending Mr. Swezy's pro-Union, anti-secession positions that echo Seward and Lincoln's views on handling seceding states.
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Is the Express a Black Republican Organ? —"Swezy was for maintaining the Government. He was for the employment of force to repel force. He did not acknowledge the right of secession. In fact, he stood on the Republican platform, and endorsed the position of Mr. Seward and President Lincoln's Inaugural as regards the policy recommended towards the Seceding States."—Express.
The Express has been defending Mr. Swezy ever since "he stood upon the Republican platform," as aforesaid. Has that journal gone over to the Republican party?
The Express has been defending Mr. Swezy ever since "he stood upon the Republican platform," as aforesaid. Has that journal gone over to the Republican party?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Republican Party
Secession
Express Newspaper
Mr Swezy
Lincoln Inaugural
Union Maintenance
What entities or persons were involved?
Express
Mr. Swezy
Mr. Seward
President Lincoln
Republican Party
Seceding States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Questioning Express Alignment With Republicans Over Secession Policy
Stance / Tone
Accusatory Towards Express For Apparent Republican Sympathy
Key Figures
Express
Mr. Swezy
Mr. Seward
President Lincoln
Republican Party
Seceding States
Key Arguments
Swezy Supports Maintaining The Government And Using Force Against Secession
Swezy Endorses Republican Platform And Lincoln's Inaugural Policy
Express Defends Swezy's Republican Aligned Positions
Express May Have Joined The Republican Party