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Editorial
March 20, 1792
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
This editorial passionately defends the liberty of the press as vital for exposing societal vices and preserving constitutional freedoms, equating it with trial by jury as foundational pillars to safeguard personal liberties.
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If the Liberty of the Press is once destroyed, the liberty of the subject cannot long survive.--A Free Press is a watch-tower, from whence the light of reason and of truth may shine and illumine mankind--its blaze exposes to our view the deformity of corruption, the baseness of treachery, the enormity of injustice, the iniquity of fraud and rapine, and the atrociousness of tyranny and oppression.--The Liberty of the Press, and the Trial by Jury, are the main pillars of our Constitution--let us guard them with reverential care if we regard our liberties, and are resolved to live and die freemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Press Liberty
Free Press
Constitution
Trial By Jury
Corruption Exposure
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Liberty Of The Press
Stance / Tone
Strong Advocacy For Press Freedom And Constitutional Pillars
Key Arguments
Liberty Of The Press Is Essential For The Survival Of Subject's Liberty
Free Press Acts As A Watch Tower Illuminating Truth And Exposing Corruption, Treachery, Injustice, Fraud, Rapine, Tyranny, And Oppression
Liberty Of The Press And Trial By Jury Are Main Pillars Of The Constitution
Guard These Liberties Reverentially To Remain Freemen