“The Revolution of 1776 is now, and for the first time, arrived at its completion,” proclaimed the Aurora. Till now the Republicans have indeed beaten the slaves of monarchy in the field of battle, and driven the troops of the King of Great Britain from the shores of our country; but the secret enemies of the American Revolution—her internal, insidious, and indefatigable foes, have never till now been completely discomfitted. This is the true period of the triumph of Republican principle.
Republican newspaper on election of 1800
