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Letter to Editor April 16, 1792

National Gazette

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

A satirical letter ridicules a Gazette of the United States writer who claims only a dozen Americans oppose government measures, suggesting pro-government propagandists are even fewer and their dull praises are increasingly seen through.

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A paragraphist in the Gazette of the United States, whose remarks have been copied into some of the public prints, would gravely persuade us, that those, who write against the measures of government, are no more than a dozen persons! It is well he is candid enough to allow there are even twelve honest men in America, who still preach up sound doctrine. But it is asked, whether the apostles of the contrary doctrine amount to half that number?—From the dull sameness of the style, it may be presumed, that small indeed is the number of those worthy gentlemen, who employ their leaden pens in eking out those drowsy fulsome panegyrics upon government, which every body now begins to smoke, and the high-fliers themselves can hardly read without a sneer.

What sub-type of article is it?

Satirical Persuasive Political

What themes does it cover?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Government Opposition Political Satire Gazette Criticism Federalist Propaganda American Politics

Letter to Editor Details

Main Argument

the letter mocks the assertion that only twelve people oppose government measures, implying that supporters of the government are even fewer and their writings are monotonous and insincere.

Notable Details

Refers To Gazette Of The United States Uses Sarcasm About 'Leaden Pens' And 'Drowsy Fulsome Panegyrics' 'Smoke' Meaning To Detect Deception 'High Fliers' Likely Referring To Federalists

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