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Editorial
September 28, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
This editorial accuses Federalist newspapers of using Gen. Hull's surrender of Detroit to undermine the government, implying he may be a traitor allied with the British. It mocks the Federal Republican for refusing Col. Cass's statement and ridicules Jacob Wagner's complaints about press persecution amid his own abuses.
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The federal prints seem willing to take up Gen. Hull as an instrument wherewith to embarrass the operations of Government. Who knows, but after surrendering Detroit and the army, he has crossed over into the United States to act a part for the enemy? We do not assert that it is so; but from his majesty's friends in the United States speaking of him in such a feeling way, the most philosophic mind must look upon Gen. Hull with shyness. The Federal Republican is so well convinced of his innocence that it has refused to insert in its columns the manly statement of Col. Cass.
It makes one laugh to hear Jacob Wagner crying out against the persecution of the press, when, three times a week he abuses in print every body he pleases, and his coadjutors, who have been presented for manslaughter, are dashing about the country, laughing at the laws and putting all decency at defiance.
It makes one laugh to hear Jacob Wagner crying out against the persecution of the press, when, three times a week he abuses in print every body he pleases, and his coadjutors, who have been presented for manslaughter, are dashing about the country, laughing at the laws and putting all decency at defiance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Gen Hull
Detroit Surrender
Federalists
Jacob Wagner
Press Persecution
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Hull
Col. Cass
Jacob Wagner
Federal Republican
Federal Prints
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federalist Defense Of Gen. Hull As Political Attack On Government
Stance / Tone
Anti Federalist Mockery And Suspicion Of Treason
Key Figures
Gen. Hull
Col. Cass
Jacob Wagner
Federal Republican
Federal Prints
Key Arguments
Federal Prints Use Hull To Embarrass Government Operations
Hull's Surrender Raises Suspicions Of Acting For The Enemy
His Majesty's Friends Speak Favorably Of Hull
Federal Republican Refuses To Publish Cass's Statement On Hull's Innocence
Wagner Hypocritically Complains Of Press Persecution While Abusing Others
Wagner's Coadjutors Defy Laws After Manslaughter Charges