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Editorial
January 9, 1864
The Burlington Weekly Hawk Eye
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Copperhead journals for praising Kentucky Gov. Bramlette as one of their own, despite his recommendation for a law enabling lawsuits against those aiding the rebellion through words or sympathetic approval, urging an end to disloyal sympathies everywhere.
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Free Speech in Kentucky.-We recollect that certain Copperhead journals in this State, who have had a great deal to say about "free speech," were enthusiastic in their praises of Gov. Bramlette of Kentucky,-they claimed that he was "one of them;" it strikes us that he has given them the "cut direct" by recommending to the Legislature of Kentucky the adoption of a law to give a right of action against any or all persons who, after the passage of such act, may aid, encourage or promote the rebellion, either by acts, or words of encouragement, or by approval, or by manifesting an exultant and joyous sympathy upon the success of rebel arms.' And he adds that "it is time that disloyal and criminal sympathies should cease in Kentucky."
Yes-it is time they ceased everywhere.
Yes-it is time they ceased everywhere.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Free Speech
Copperheads
Kentucky
Bramlette
Disloyalty
Rebellion
Civil War
What entities or persons were involved?
Copperhead Journals
Gov. Bramlette
Legislature Of Kentucky
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hypocrisy Of Copperheads On Free Speech Amid Rebellion Suppression
Stance / Tone
Anti Copperhead, Supportive Of Limiting Disloyal Speech
Key Figures
Copperhead Journals
Gov. Bramlette
Legislature Of Kentucky
Key Arguments
Copperhead Journals Praised Gov. Bramlette As One Of Their Own
Bramlette Recommends Law Against Aiding Rebellion By Words Or Sympathy
Such Disloyal Sympathies Must Cease In Kentucky And Everywhere