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Editorial November 19, 1824

American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

What is this article about?

The editorial celebrates the impending defeat of the Congressional caucus system in the 1828 presidential election between Adams and Jackson, viewing it as a major triumph for republican principles regardless of the winner, while noting Crawford's inevitable loss and uniting non-Crawford supporters against the caucus.

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Whatever may be the result of the Presidential election, as between Adams and Jackson, the success of either will afford ample cause of rejoicing in the complete defeat of the Congressional caucus system. This will be indeed a triumph of principle in comparison with which the success of Adams or Jackson becomes of minor importance. That Crawford cannot be elected, and that the Caucus system must be completely defeated, if not already, soon will be, certain. "Down with the Caucus" is now shouted by every real republican in the Union. It is on this broad ground of principle that the friends of every candidate, except Crawford can meet with feelings of mutual good will, each alike rejoicing at a result, (whatever it may be and whatever candidate may succeed) which prostrates a system big with momentous and dangerous consequences to our republican institutions.

Bost. Pat.

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Caucus Presidential Election Adams Jackson Crawford Republican Principle

What entities or persons were involved?

Adams Jackson Crawford Congressional Caucus

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Defeat Of The Congressional Caucus System

Stance / Tone

Rejoicing In The Defeat Of The Caucus System

Key Figures

Adams Jackson Crawford Congressional Caucus

Key Arguments

Success Of Adams Or Jackson Defeats The Caucus System Crawford Cannot Be Elected Caucus System Must Be Defeated "Down With The Caucus" Shouted By Republicans Non Crawford Supporters Unite Against The Caucus Caucus Poses Dangers To Republican Institutions

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