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Editorial
December 1, 1801
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial from Hartford mocking post-revolutionary chaos in Kentucky, where freedom from government laws results in murders and violence, ironically hailed as progress toward a state of nature.
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HARTFORD, Nov. 23.
Kentucky Revolutionized.
By sundry recent accounts from Kentucky, it appears that that State is now entirely freed from the shackles and chains of Government. Man is there no longer the slave of Laws, which he himself has not made--he makes a law on every occasion to suit himself. We trust the other States will soon experience the perfect work of Revolution, and under the reign of Philosophy itself, advance with rapid strides, to the perfect state of nature; when Government shall no longer controul the pure benevolence of men, and humble the just and noble independence which constitutes the real dignity of unfubjugated man.
A few murders have happened between fathers and sons, and between brothers, and a few children have been roasted alive, but this can scarcely be regretted, because it must be expected when "infuriated man with agonizing pains, is seeking through blood and slaughter his long lost liberty."
Kentucky Revolutionized.
By sundry recent accounts from Kentucky, it appears that that State is now entirely freed from the shackles and chains of Government. Man is there no longer the slave of Laws, which he himself has not made--he makes a law on every occasion to suit himself. We trust the other States will soon experience the perfect work of Revolution, and under the reign of Philosophy itself, advance with rapid strides, to the perfect state of nature; when Government shall no longer controul the pure benevolence of men, and humble the just and noble independence which constitutes the real dignity of unfubjugated man.
A few murders have happened between fathers and sons, and between brothers, and a few children have been roasted alive, but this can scarcely be regretted, because it must be expected when "infuriated man with agonizing pains, is seeking through blood and slaughter his long lost liberty."
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Kentucky Revolution
Anarchy
Satire
Government Shackles
Natural Liberty
What entities or persons were involved?
Kentucky
Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Critique Of Anarchy In Revolutionary Kentucky
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Revolutionary Lawlessness
Key Figures
Kentucky
Government
Key Arguments
Freedom From Government Leads To Personal Laws Suiting Individuals
Revolution Advances To State Of Nature Without Government Control
Murders And Violence Are Regrettable But Expected In Pursuit Of Liberty