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Editorial
December 26, 1808
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial defends Colonel Pickering, a Revolutionary War hero and former high-ranking official, against partisan calumny in Baltimore, highlighting his distinguished service and current impoverished state.
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THE AMERICAN ARISTIDES.
Col. PICKERING served his country during the whole revolutionary war, in the most eminent stations. He was the first Adjutant-General under General Washington; he was a member of the Board of War: and he closed his services in the station of Quartermaster-General.
Since the peace he has been successively the first Postmaster-General under the present Constitution—Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and now is Senator in Congress, from his native State.
He is now OLD and POOR.
Such is the man, marked out for party calumny in Baltimore. Beardless boys have presumed to question others for speaking well of him; and remorseless partisans,—without any merit of their own, have waged their puny warfare against his illustrious name.
We mention these things briefly, because, it is the only suitable way of noticing the subject. The same infatuation is not to be found elsewhere; and it is fit, therefore, that we say no more; lest we be tempted to put even party rage to the blush.—N. American.
Col. PICKERING served his country during the whole revolutionary war, in the most eminent stations. He was the first Adjutant-General under General Washington; he was a member of the Board of War: and he closed his services in the station of Quartermaster-General.
Since the peace he has been successively the first Postmaster-General under the present Constitution—Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and now is Senator in Congress, from his native State.
He is now OLD and POOR.
Such is the man, marked out for party calumny in Baltimore. Beardless boys have presumed to question others for speaking well of him; and remorseless partisans,—without any merit of their own, have waged their puny warfare against his illustrious name.
We mention these things briefly, because, it is the only suitable way of noticing the subject. The same infatuation is not to be found elsewhere; and it is fit, therefore, that we say no more; lest we be tempted to put even party rage to the blush.—N. American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Colonel Pickering
Revolutionary War Service
Partisan Calumny
Baltimore Attacks
American Aristides
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Pickering
General Washington
Baltimore Partisans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Colonel Pickering Against Partisan Calumny
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Pickering, Condemnatory Of His Attackers
Key Figures
Col. Pickering
General Washington
Baltimore Partisans
Key Arguments
Served In Eminent Stations During Revolutionary War As Adjutant General, Board Of War Member, Quartermaster General
Post War Roles: First Postmaster General, Secretary Of War, Secretary Of State, Now Senator
Now Old And Poor Despite Illustrious Service
Targeted By Unworthy Partisan Attacks In Baltimore