When was it published?

April 1, 1824 in Martinsburgh Gazette

Foreign News April 1, 1824

Martinsburgh Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lafayette, France, United States, Rumors, Political Deception, Liberty Defense

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Journal de Commerce on January 23 refutes rumors circulated by officious persons that Lafayette plans to move to the United States, stating they aim to deceive the public about his commitment to defending France's rights, justice, and liberty.

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The Journal de Commerce, of the 23d of January, states, that officious persons have taken great pains to circulate a report that LAFAYETTE was about to remove to the United States. It is easy to perceive the drift (they add) of these rumors, which are calculated to deceive the public respecting the plans of this noble defender of his country's rights. It is not to be expected that Lafayette will abandon his country as long as his voice can be heard in the cause of justice and liberty. Should he ever quit France, it is to be presumed that he considers liberty as irrevocably lost, or sheltered at last from the attacks of ignorance and corruption.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Lafayette France United States Rumors Political Deception Liberty Defense

What entities or persons were involved?

Lafayette

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

23d Of January

Key Persons

Lafayette

Event Details

The Journal de Commerce states that officious persons have circulated a report that LAFAYETTE was about to remove to the United States. These rumors are calculated to deceive the public respecting the plans of this noble defender of his country's rights. Lafayette will not abandon his country as long as his voice can be heard in the cause of justice and liberty. Should he ever quit France, it would presume he considers liberty as irrevocably lost or sheltered from attacks of ignorance and corruption.