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Editorial
October 31, 1845
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial in the Alexandria Gazette on October 31, 1845, agrees with the Union that party spirit is inevitable in America but advocates moderating its virulence after elections. It urges citizens to abate intemperate zeal without sacrificing principles, promoting peace and vigilance without constant political fighting.
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ALEXANDRIA:
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31, 1845
We agree with the Union that the spirit of party must exist in this country—but it is not "visionary" to attempt to assuage that spirit. Heaven forbid! If there were no hope of assuaging its virulence—sad and lamentable would be our condition. It is the duty of American citizens to abate, as far as they can, properly and consistently, the intemperance of party zeal, and the asperities of party contests! And this can be done, without sacrificing principle or yielding an iota in the manly maintenance of a good cause. It is the interest of some politicians always to keep party spirit up to fever heat. It is the interest of the people to keep it within healthful bounds. Especially, after great and exciting contests, should there be peace and rest for the public mind—And this does not involve lethargy, or indifference. "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance" But the trained soldier, even, can "stand at ease," and yet be wary, watchful, and prepared. So it should be with the citizen in this political warfare. There need not be fighting all the time!
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31, 1845
We agree with the Union that the spirit of party must exist in this country—but it is not "visionary" to attempt to assuage that spirit. Heaven forbid! If there were no hope of assuaging its virulence—sad and lamentable would be our condition. It is the duty of American citizens to abate, as far as they can, properly and consistently, the intemperance of party zeal, and the asperities of party contests! And this can be done, without sacrificing principle or yielding an iota in the manly maintenance of a good cause. It is the interest of some politicians always to keep party spirit up to fever heat. It is the interest of the people to keep it within healthful bounds. Especially, after great and exciting contests, should there be peace and rest for the public mind—And this does not involve lethargy, or indifference. "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance" But the trained soldier, even, can "stand at ease," and yet be wary, watchful, and prepared. So it should be with the citizen in this political warfare. There need not be fighting all the time!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Party Spirit
Political Moderation
Intemperance Of Zeal
Eternal Vigilance
Post Election Peace
What entities or persons were involved?
The Union
American Citizens
Politicians
The People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Moderating The Spirit Of Party After Elections
Stance / Tone
Advocating Moderation And Vigilance In Political Partisanship
Key Figures
The Union
American Citizens
Politicians
The People
Key Arguments
Spirit Of Party Must Exist But Its Virulence Can And Should Be Assuaged
Duty Of Citizens To Abate Intemperance Of Party Zeal Without Sacrificing Principles
Politicians Benefit From Keeping Party Spirit At Fever Heat, But People Should Keep It Within Bounds
After Exciting Contests, Public Mind Needs Peace And Rest Without Lethargy
Eternal Vigilance Is Required, But Citizens Can Stand At Ease Like Trained Soldiers