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Editorial
April 4, 1862
Daily State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A contemporary argues that the Democratic party's return to power in Northern states via elections would be more effective than military victories in ending the Civil War, assuaging sectional animosity, and achieving peace and prosperity.
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A cotemporary says: 'The Democratic party have been laboring for years to prevent and avert the evil with which the country is now so foully struggling. Their overthrow was the signal for disruption. A return of the Democratic party to power throughout the Northern States would be the greatest step towards peace and prosperity. The party that has labored so faithfully to prevent the evil is best calculated to conduct the country through the war. A brilliant line of Democratic successes, commencing with Congress and going on to the close of the full election, would be of more value than a dozen victories on the battle field. They would be of more value because they would do what battles can not do—assuage sectional animosity and pave the way to a happy reunion.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Party
Civil War Prevention
Northern Elections
Peace Through Politics
Sectional Reunion
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Party
Northern States
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Democratic Party Return To Power To Achieve Peace And Reunion
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Democratic, Promoting Political Victories Over Military Ones For Sectional Harmony
Key Figures
Democratic Party
Northern States
Congress
Key Arguments
Democratic Party Labored To Prevent The Current Evil (War)
Their Overthrow Signaled Disruption
Return To Power In Northern States Would Advance Peace And Prosperity
Democratic Party Best Suited To Conduct The Country Through The War
Democratic Election Successes More Valuable Than Battlefield Victories
Political Successes Would Assuage Sectional Animosity And Pave Way To Reunion