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Editorial
March 2, 1827
The National Republican And Ohio Political Register
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial mocks objection to Andrew Jackson's presidential bid for lacking a son, satirizing Adams family dynasty ambitions and praising presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe who had no sons.
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Among the most singular objections that we have seen made to General Jackson's claims to the Presidency is that he has no son. This may be a serious objection to those who wish to perpetuate the Adams dynasty, and establish a hereditary succession to the Presidential Chair. The friends of the administration are becoming very bold, and we need not be surprised if some of them begin to advocate a hereditary monarchy. They have already got so far as to contend that "the President can do no wrong," and that no man is fit for a President that "has no son." John Adams had sons, and John Quincy Adams has sons, but we are satisfied with such old fashioned, and now ill-reputed Presidents as Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, who had no sons, and of their good old democratic principles, which are fast becoming obsolete. But times have changed, and "Lethe's stream" must flow over them and their principles.
Among the most singular objections that we have seen made to General Jackson's claims to the Presidency is that he has no son. This may be a serious objection to those who wish to perpetuate the Adams dynasty, and establish a hereditary succession to the Presidential Chair. The friends of the administration are becoming very bold, and we need not be surprised if some of them begin to advocate a hereditary monarchy. They have already got so far as to contend that "the President can do no wrong," and that no man is fit for a President that "has no son." John Adams had sons, and John Quincy Adams has sons, but we are satisfied with such old fashioned, and now ill-reputed Presidents as Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, who had no sons, and of their good old democratic principles, which are fast becoming obsolete. But times have changed, and "Lethe's stream" must flow over them and their principles.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Candidacy
Adams Dynasty
Hereditary Presidency
Presidential Qualifications
Democratic Principles
What entities or persons were involved?
General Jackson
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Objection To Jackson's Lack Of Son For Presidency
Stance / Tone
Satirical Support For Jackson, Criticism Of Adams Dynasty
Key Figures
General Jackson
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Key Arguments
Having No Son Is A Singular And Absurd Objection To Presidential Candidacy
Adams Supporters Seek To Establish Hereditary Succession
Past Presidents Without Sons Upheld Democratic Principles
Administration Friends Claim 'The President Can Do No Wrong'