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Editorial
March 27, 1810
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A partisan appeal to Maine Republicans urges vigilance in the April election to maintain state union and harmony with the federal government, warning against Federalist efforts to align Massachusetts with Britain and incite civil war, while decrying their religious extremism.
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Republicans of Maine,
The first Monday of April is at hand.--It is a day big with the fate of your country.--The importance of Massachusetts among the states is acknowledged by all--hence the solicitude of the friends of union that she should harmonize with her sister states, and with the general government.
The federal faction, driven from power in Vermont and Newhampshire, concentrate all their forces to array Massachusetts against the National government in favor of Britain--Will you relax your exertions to preserve internal tranquillity and the union of the States? or will you look calmly on till you see the sword of civil war unsheathed, and buried in the hearts of your parents, brothers, friends?
Remember the federal axiom:
"The civil authority have a right to make laws to bind men to worship all in one way, and IF NOT, THEN BURN!!!"
Such are the sentiments promulgated by the federal candidate for Lt. governor.--Ponder these things, fellowcitizens,--remember you act for posterity--do not then let them curse you when you lie low in the grave!
The first Monday of April is at hand.--It is a day big with the fate of your country.--The importance of Massachusetts among the states is acknowledged by all--hence the solicitude of the friends of union that she should harmonize with her sister states, and with the general government.
The federal faction, driven from power in Vermont and Newhampshire, concentrate all their forces to array Massachusetts against the National government in favor of Britain--Will you relax your exertions to preserve internal tranquillity and the union of the States? or will you look calmly on till you see the sword of civil war unsheathed, and buried in the hearts of your parents, brothers, friends?
Remember the federal axiom:
"The civil authority have a right to make laws to bind men to worship all in one way, and IF NOT, THEN BURN!!!"
Such are the sentiments promulgated by the federal candidate for Lt. governor.--Ponder these things, fellowcitizens,--remember you act for posterity--do not then let them curse you when you lie low in the grave!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Republicans
Federalists
Union
Civil War
Massachusetts
Britain
Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Republicans Of Maine
Federal Faction
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
National Government
Britain
Federal Candidate For Lt. Governor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Republicans To Prevent Federalist Disunion And Civil War
Stance / Tone
Alarmist Pro Republican Anti Federalist
Key Figures
Republicans Of Maine
Federal Faction
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
National Government
Britain
Federal Candidate For Lt. Governor
Key Arguments
First Monday Of April Is Crucial For The Country's Fate
Massachusetts Must Harmonize With Other States And Federal Government
Federalists, Defeated In Vermont And New Hampshire, Aim To Turn Massachusetts Against The National Government In Favor Of Britain
Failure To Act Risks Civil War And Loss Of Internal Tranquility
Federalists Promote Extreme Religious Intolerance, Advocating Burning Dissenters