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Editorial
May 3, 1830
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial notices the revised pamphlet 'Letters of Algernon Sidney,' defending civil liberty against military despotism, originally published in the Richmond Enquirer (1818-19), with an appendix of Mr. Ritchie's remarks and a new introduction. It postpones a review of Benjamin Watkins Leigh's work and recommends the pamphlet for sale at Mr. Martin's Bookstore in Alexandria, D.C., on May 3, 1830.
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ALEXANDRIA, D. C.
MONDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1830.
We take farther notice of the Letters of Algernon Sidney, in defence of Civil Liberty, and against the encroachments of Military Despotism; written by an eminent Citizen of Virginia, and first published in the Richmond Enquirer in 1818-19; revised and corrected by the author. To which are added, in an Appendix, the remarks of Mr. Ritchie, as referred to by the author of "Algernon Sidney," in this pamphlet. With an Introduction by the present publisher. We intended, this morning, to have taken a view, by Benjamin Watkins Leigh, but must postpone it until to-morrow.
The pamphlet is for sale at Mr. Martin's Bookstore, and deserves to be read by every body.
MONDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1830.
We take farther notice of the Letters of Algernon Sidney, in defence of Civil Liberty, and against the encroachments of Military Despotism; written by an eminent Citizen of Virginia, and first published in the Richmond Enquirer in 1818-19; revised and corrected by the author. To which are added, in an Appendix, the remarks of Mr. Ritchie, as referred to by the author of "Algernon Sidney," in this pamphlet. With an Introduction by the present publisher. We intended, this morning, to have taken a view, by Benjamin Watkins Leigh, but must postpone it until to-morrow.
The pamphlet is for sale at Mr. Martin's Bookstore, and deserves to be read by every body.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Civil Liberty
Military Despotism
Algernon Sidney
Richmond Enquirer
Pamphlet Recommendation
What entities or persons were involved?
Algernon Sidney
Eminent Citizen Of Virginia
Mr. Ritchie
Benjamin Watkins Leigh
Mr. Martin's Bookstore
Richmond Enquirer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Civil Liberty Against Military Despotism
Stance / Tone
Positive Recommendation
Key Figures
Algernon Sidney
Eminent Citizen Of Virginia
Mr. Ritchie
Benjamin Watkins Leigh
Mr. Martin's Bookstore
Richmond Enquirer
Key Arguments
Defense Of Civil Liberty
Against Encroachments Of Military Despotism