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Editorial
November 26, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
C. C. Pinckney's response to Princeton citizens praises their support for his French mission, urges awakening to French delusions, and calls for firm war preparations to protect American independence and honor.
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The True Patriot!
Sentiments like the following should excite
the pride of Americans. They were presented
to the citizens of Princeton, in reply to their
affectionate address:
"THE very indulgent manner in which my
attempts to serve my country, as one of the late
envoys to the French government, have been
received by my fellow citizens, has amply compensated all the chagrin and anxiety I experienced in my mission.—If the eyes of my countrymen are at length opened, if their virtuous energies are now awakened, and if no relaxation is permitted in actual preparation for war, their liberties and independence will be safe. But any supineness in carrying into execution the vigorous measures decreed by our country, or any remission from energetic conduct, will in my opinion, endanger our national freedom. I most sincerely congratulate you, my friends, that you are no longer the instruments of Gallic delusion. It is time that America should be self dependent. If she is united and firm. She is able to maintain her own sovereignty against the attempts of any nation in the universe. And while she recollects, and recollecting acts in conformity to your real republican sentiment, "that the ravages of war may be repaired but the loss of honor is a loss which freemen have no rules to estimate," she must inevitably be successful.—Receive my most grateful thanks for your kind and affectionate testimony of regard; and be assured that when my sword shall be drawn in support of the just rights and claims of our country, the remembrance of my reception by my fellow citizens of Princeton, will make me strive to deserve the continuance of their good opinion.
C. C. PINCKNEY."
Sentiments like the following should excite
the pride of Americans. They were presented
to the citizens of Princeton, in reply to their
affectionate address:
"THE very indulgent manner in which my
attempts to serve my country, as one of the late
envoys to the French government, have been
received by my fellow citizens, has amply compensated all the chagrin and anxiety I experienced in my mission.—If the eyes of my countrymen are at length opened, if their virtuous energies are now awakened, and if no relaxation is permitted in actual preparation for war, their liberties and independence will be safe. But any supineness in carrying into execution the vigorous measures decreed by our country, or any remission from energetic conduct, will in my opinion, endanger our national freedom. I most sincerely congratulate you, my friends, that you are no longer the instruments of Gallic delusion. It is time that America should be self dependent. If she is united and firm. She is able to maintain her own sovereignty against the attempts of any nation in the universe. And while she recollects, and recollecting acts in conformity to your real republican sentiment, "that the ravages of war may be repaired but the loss of honor is a loss which freemen have no rules to estimate," she must inevitably be successful.—Receive my most grateful thanks for your kind and affectionate testimony of regard; and be assured that when my sword shall be drawn in support of the just rights and claims of our country, the remembrance of my reception by my fellow citizens of Princeton, will make me strive to deserve the continuance of their good opinion.
C. C. PINCKNEY."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
True Patriot
American Pride
French Envoy
Gallic Delusion
War Preparations
National Sovereignty
C C Pinckney
What entities or persons were involved?
C. C. Pinckney
Citizens Of Princeton
French Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Response To Princeton Address On French Mission And War Preparations
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Exhortation For Vigilance And Self Reliance
Key Figures
C. C. Pinckney
Citizens Of Princeton
French Government
Key Arguments
Attempts To Serve Country As Envoy To France Compensated By Citizens' Reception
Eyes Of Countrymen Opened To Gallic Delusion
Virtuous Energies Awakened With No Relaxation In War Preparations To Secure Liberties
Supineness In Measures Endangers National Freedom
America Should Be Self Dependent And United To Maintain Sovereignty
Recollect Republican Sentiments That Loss Of Honor Cannot Be Estimated
Gratitude For Princeton's Testimony; Will Strive To Deserve Good Opinion In War