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Editorial
March 16, 1797
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Martinsburg, March 16, questions the fitness of a congressional candidate who expressed a desire to fight the French, arguing it disqualifies him from representing a peaceable people, while praising Mr. Rutherford as a true friend of peace. Aimed at voters in Berkeley and Frederick districts and America at large.
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MARTINSBURG. March 16.
Self defence being the first law of nature--on this principle, the following important query is submitted to the impartial and pointed consideration of the citizens at large, and freeholders in particular, not of the district of Berkeley and Frederick only, though more particularly, but to confederated America!
Is or CAN that candidate for a seat in the Federal Legislature, be qualified for engaging the confidence of, or discharging the high trust reposed, properly, for an unsuspicious and peaceably disposed people, who has publicly expressed a wish to be elected, "THAT HE MIGHT HAVE A CRACK AT THE FRENCH!"
Is this the Missionary of Peace? Is all his amicable sacrifices to end here? Even the most illiberal traducers of Mr. Rutherford, that long and well-tried friend, the real friend of peace, as well as of the people, cannot adduce so strongly a Disqualifying charge against him. The application is easy.
Self defence being the first law of nature--on this principle, the following important query is submitted to the impartial and pointed consideration of the citizens at large, and freeholders in particular, not of the district of Berkeley and Frederick only, though more particularly, but to confederated America!
Is or CAN that candidate for a seat in the Federal Legislature, be qualified for engaging the confidence of, or discharging the high trust reposed, properly, for an unsuspicious and peaceably disposed people, who has publicly expressed a wish to be elected, "THAT HE MIGHT HAVE A CRACK AT THE FRENCH!"
Is this the Missionary of Peace? Is all his amicable sacrifices to end here? Even the most illiberal traducers of Mr. Rutherford, that long and well-tried friend, the real friend of peace, as well as of the people, cannot adduce so strongly a Disqualifying charge against him. The application is easy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Federal Legislature Election
Anti War Candidacy
Mr Rutherford
French Conflict
Voter Consideration
Berkeley Frederick Districts
What entities or persons were involved?
Candidate For Federal Legislature
Mr. Rutherford
Citizens Of Berkeley And Frederick
Confederated America
French
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Disqualification Of War Mongering Congressional Candidate
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Aggressive Candidate, Supportive Of Peace Advocate
Key Figures
Candidate For Federal Legislature
Mr. Rutherford
Citizens Of Berkeley And Frederick
Confederated America
French
Key Arguments
Self Defence Is The First Law Of Nature
Candidate's Public Wish To 'Have A Crack At The French' Disqualifies Him From Trust
Such A Candidate Is Not A Missionary Of Peace
Contrast With Mr. Rutherford As A Friend Of Peace And The People