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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.
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
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