When was it published?

October 18, 1834 in New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal

Editorial October 18, 1834

New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

George Iii, Andrew I., Whigs, Tories, Boston Atlas

Q: What keywords are associated?

Treason, Declaration Of Independence, Whigs, Tories, Andrew Jackson, Political Satire

Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Editorial sarcastically defends a Whig publication in the Boston Atlas that parallels President Andrew Jackson to King George III in a Declaration of Independence, dismissing Tory accusations of treason and promising Whig mercy upon victory.

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"TREASON!" We noticed the other day in an obscure print, an article having this caption—and our curiosity was awakened to discover where the treason existed. It appears that some wicked opponent of the administration has been guilty of printing a Declaration of Independence, wherein a parallel is run between the tyranny of George III. and Andrew I. The article, we believe, originated in the Boston Atlas, and has had a wide circulation. We are very sorry the Tories are so much disturbed about it. But they must take it coolly. When the Whigs do carry the revolution which has already commenced, they will grant this boon to the supporters of the crown, that their property shall not be confiscated, and they shall have leave peaceably to retire into the King's dominions. The Whigs are proverbially a generous set of fellows—and they will be very merciful in their coming day of power.

What sub-type of article is it?

Satire Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Treason Declaration Of Independence Whigs Tories Andrew Jackson Political Satire

What entities or persons were involved?

George Iii Andrew I. Whigs Tories Boston Atlas

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Defense Of Printing A Parallel Declaration Of Independence

Stance / Tone

Sarcastic Mockery Of Administration Supporters

Key Figures

George Iii Andrew I. Whigs Tories Boston Atlas

Key Arguments

The Article With Caption 'Treason!' Accuses Opponents Of Printing A Declaration Of Independence Paralleling George Iii And Andrew I. The Article Originated In The Boston Atlas And Has Wide Circulation. Tories Are Disturbed But Should Take It Coolly. Whigs Will Carry The Revolution And Grant Mercy To Crown Supporters, Not Confiscating Property And Allowing Retirement To King's Dominions. Whigs Are Generous And Merciful.