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Editorial May 11, 1831

The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

Editorial quotes pro-Jackson newspapers advocating his re-election to defeat the American System, oppose the Bank, and overthrow the tariff, warning that success would bring economic ruin to the prosperous country.

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"We entertain not the slightest doubt that Virginia will go at the next election for General Jackson. She prefers principles to men: she will not sacrifice her principles, even for him. Many of her citizens will vote for him, as the only man now, competent to defeat the Author of the American System."

Richmond Enquirer.

"The friends of General Jackson are opposed to the United States Bank; the friends of Henry Clay are supporters of it."

Albany Argus and Washington Globe.

"The public measures of Gen. Jackson are in strict accordance with the views and wishes of the South."

N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.

"Upon the success of Henry Clay, depends the continuance of the Tariff System, and upon its defeat the System must fall."

New York Evening Post.

The foregoing extracts are from several of the most prominent Jackson papers in the country, and exhibit the ground on which General Jackson's re-election is advocated. Those who support him are determined on making a great effort to overthrow the tariff system. If they succeed, it is impossible to predict the extent of the ruin which must take the place of the present highly prosperous state of the business of the country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics Economic Policy

What keywords are associated?

Jackson Re Election Tariff System Henry Clay American System United States Bank

What entities or persons were involved?

General Jackson Henry Clay Virginia South

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Opposition To Jackson's Re Election Over Tariff System

Stance / Tone

Anti Jackson Warning Of Economic Ruin

Key Figures

General Jackson Henry Clay Virginia South

Key Arguments

Virginia Prefers Principles Over Men And Will Vote For Jackson To Defeat The Author Of The American System Jackson Friends Oppose United States Bank While Clay Friends Support It Jackson's Measures Align With Southern Views Clay's Success Ensures Tariff System Continuance; His Defeat Causes Its Fall Jackson Supporters Aim To Overthrow Tariff System Leading To National Ruin

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