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Editorial
January 2, 1787
The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A New Year's editorial reflects on whether America is flourishing, answers negatively but hopes 1787 brings national unity, virtuous leadership, and patriotic citizenry detached from parties. Ends with printers' seasonal compliments to customers.
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NEW-YEAR.
Time, that hoary sage, still moving on, has brought us to the commencement of a New Year!
In compliance with the laws of custom, this time is generally appropriated to the service of joy and festivity; but, while all ranks are celebrating the season, would it be improper to pause for a moment, and enquire whether there really exists true cause to rejoice?—Has the close of the old, and commencement of the new year, found our country flourishing and happy? With the rising year does public and private virtue also rise in estimation?—The true patriot, ever a friend to the dictates of truth, must resolve these queries in the negative: But, at the same time, he still maintains an ardent hope, that the year eighty-seven, will be the happy era, when perfect unanimity will bless our Councils—when firmness and abilities will distinguish all our Counsellors—and, when all the citizens of America, detached from party views, or selfish concerns, will esteem it the first duty they owe the community, to endeavour zealously to advance the glory and respectability of THESE UNITED STATES.
* * On this occasion, the PRINTERs present the compliments of the season to their kind customers; and, being duly impressed with a grateful sense of past favors, respectfully solicit a continuance of them.
Time, that hoary sage, still moving on, has brought us to the commencement of a New Year!
In compliance with the laws of custom, this time is generally appropriated to the service of joy and festivity; but, while all ranks are celebrating the season, would it be improper to pause for a moment, and enquire whether there really exists true cause to rejoice?—Has the close of the old, and commencement of the new year, found our country flourishing and happy? With the rising year does public and private virtue also rise in estimation?—The true patriot, ever a friend to the dictates of truth, must resolve these queries in the negative: But, at the same time, he still maintains an ardent hope, that the year eighty-seven, will be the happy era, when perfect unanimity will bless our Councils—when firmness and abilities will distinguish all our Counsellors—and, when all the citizens of America, detached from party views, or selfish concerns, will esteem it the first duty they owe the community, to endeavour zealously to advance the glory and respectability of THESE UNITED STATES.
* * On this occasion, the PRINTERs present the compliments of the season to their kind customers; and, being duly impressed with a grateful sense of past favors, respectfully solicit a continuance of them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
New Year
Patriotism
National Unity
American Virtue
Political Councils
1787
What entities or persons were involved?
America
United States
Counsellors
Citizens
Printers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
New Year Reflection On National Virtue And Unity
Stance / Tone
Reflective Patriotism With Hopeful Optimism
Key Figures
America
United States
Counsellors
Citizens
Printers
Key Arguments
Country Not Yet Flourishing Or Happy
Public And Private Virtue Not Rising
Hope For Unanimity In Councils In 1787
Desire For Firm And Able Counsellors
Citizens Should Prioritize National Glory Over Party Or Self