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Editorial
July 4, 1827
Literary Cadet And Rhode Island Statesman
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The editorial accuses the editor of the American newspaper of willfully misstating Mr. Jones's appointment as Secretary of the Republican convention, despite reliable information, and urges him to admit the falsehood and commit to truthfulness.
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"Wilful Mis-statement".-The editor of the American, made a wilful mis-statement in his paper of Tuesday week, and he has been charged with it time out of time. He was informed by respectable gentlemen before and after the article in question-was published, that Mr. Jones was appointed Secretary of the republican convention,and by men whose words are not to be doubted; still he remains silent. What are the people of this community to think of such a man? He has been charged with falsehood, and says not one word in his defence Come out, dear sir, and acknowledge you told a fib, and promise to do better in future, and confine yourself to the truth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Wilful Misstatement
American Editor
Republican Convention
Mr Jones Appointment
Political Falsehood
What entities or persons were involved?
Editor Of The American
Mr. Jones
Republican Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Accusation Of Willful Misstatement By American Editor On Republican Convention Appointment
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Mocking
Key Figures
Editor Of The American
Mr. Jones
Republican Convention
Key Arguments
Editor Made Willful Mis Statement About Mr. Jones's Appointment
Informed By Respectable Gentlemen Before And After Publication
Remains Silent Despite Charges Of Falsehood
Urged To Admit The Fib And Promise Truthfulness