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Editorial
August 3, 1802
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anonymous editorial attacks Federalists as false prophets for predicting the demolition of churches under President Jefferson, contrasting this with reports of religious revivals across the Union. It praises Jefferson's restraint and kindness toward his critics despite their slanders.
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The Federalists are actually impostors and false prophets—They vowed and declared, that if ever Jefferson was placed in the presidential chair, that our churches would be demolished, and religion banished from our happy land. How reverse is the fact! Every Newspaper furnishes us with accounts of the "revival of religion," in different parts of the Union. When shall we be purged of this "race of vipers?" I see these Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, who make long speeches to scare women and children?
How mortifying it is to our weekly railers against the President, that all their slander cannot provoke him to any act of severity against them or their friends! He even continues many of them in offices dependent on his pleasure, and treats them with a degree of mingled indifference, complaisance and kindness, which makes some of them ashamed of themselves.
How mortifying it is to our weekly railers against the President, that all their slander cannot provoke him to any act of severity against them or their friends! He even continues many of them in offices dependent on his pleasure, and treats them with a degree of mingled indifference, complaisance and kindness, which makes some of them ashamed of themselves.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Jefferson
Religion Revival
Political Slander
Presidential Tolerance
What entities or persons were involved?
Federalists
Jefferson
President
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Federalist Attacks On Jefferson's Presidency Regarding Religion
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Jefferson And Anti Federalist
Key Figures
Federalists
Jefferson
President
Key Arguments
Federalists Falsely Predicted Demolition Of Churches And Banishment Of Religion Under Jefferson
Actual Reports Show Revival Of Religion In Various Parts Of The Union
Federalists Are Hypocrites And Impostors Who Scare The Public With Speeches
Jefferson Remains Unprovoked By Slanders And Treats Critics With Kindness
Jefferson Retains Opponents In Office Despite Their Attacks