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Editorial
January 17, 1834
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
An editorial writer changes stance to support repeal of the Force Bill after reading Henry Clay's speech on the deposit question, citing concerns over unchecked presidential power exemplified by the seizure of the treasury.
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Until I read the first part of Mr. Clay's speech on the deposite question, my opinion was decidedly adverse to the repeal of the Force Bill. The luminous developements of the tendency of power, in our Government, which Mr. Clay has made, have totally changed my views upon this question. We know not what a President may attempt. We have alarming evidence of what may be sustained when attempted or effected in the name of a President. He has seized the Treasury with impunity. He must therefore, be restrained as much as possible in the wielding of the sword. I unite cordially in calling for the repeal of the law of last session, on the subject of collecting the revenue, miscall ed the Force Bill.--Cin. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Force Bill
Repeal
Presidential Power
Clay Speech
Deposite Question
Treasury Seizure
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
President
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Repeal Of The Force Bill
Stance / Tone
Support For Repeal To Restrain Presidential Power
Key Figures
Mr. Clay
President
Key Arguments
Clay's Speech On Deposite Question Changed Views On Force Bill Repeal
Tendency Of Power In Government Requires Caution
President Seized Treasury With Impunity
President Must Be Restrained From Wielding The Sword
Call For Repeal Of Revenue Collection Law Known As Force Bill