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Editorial
June 23, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A Philadelphia correspondent warns that lies and calumny can mislead citizens' good sense, eroding support for constituted powers by portraying leaders as weak and wicked. However, the exaggerations in such attacks may counteract their poison due to the people's rationality.
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PHILADELPHIA
JUNE 23.
From a Correspondent.
We say incessantly our government rests on the good sense of the citizens. But if that good sense is misled by lies and calumny, if the truth is waylaid and dressed in disguise on her journey, the more good sense the citizens have, the less they will support the constituted powers. For if they are made to believe that their affairs are managed by men both weak and wicked in the extreme, the sooner they get them overthrown the better. One security however arises from the good sense of our people, which is that the calumniators have stretched their charges so much beyond their strength, they have so outraged probability and common sense, that the extravagance of their malice is in a considerable degree an antidote against its poison.
JUNE 23.
From a Correspondent.
We say incessantly our government rests on the good sense of the citizens. But if that good sense is misled by lies and calumny, if the truth is waylaid and dressed in disguise on her journey, the more good sense the citizens have, the less they will support the constituted powers. For if they are made to believe that their affairs are managed by men both weak and wicked in the extreme, the sooner they get them overthrown the better. One security however arises from the good sense of our people, which is that the calumniators have stretched their charges so much beyond their strength, they have so outraged probability and common sense, that the extravagance of their malice is in a considerable degree an antidote against its poison.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Political Calumny
Good Sense
Constituted Powers
Government Stability
Public Deception
What entities or persons were involved?
Constituted Powers
Calumniators
Citizens
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Political Calumny Undermining Government
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Constituted Powers, Cautionary Against Lies
Key Figures
Constituted Powers
Calumniators
Citizens
Key Arguments
Government Rests On Citizens' Good Sense
Lies And Calumny Mislead The Public And Erode Support For Leaders
Belief In Leaders As Weak And Wicked Prompts Overthrow
Exaggerated Charges Outrage Probability And Act As Antidote