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Domestic News
September 8, 1795
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A Philadelphia correspondent expresses regret over citizens' indignation at anti-federalist newspaper attacks on an illustrious figure, likely George Washington, defending him as unassailable and dismissing the critics as a fading faction.
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PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 27.
A correspondent says, he is sorry to find that the indignation of some citizens is so greatly excited by the newspaper pellets fired from the antifederal magazines of lies at an illustrious character. A little reflection will convince them that he who encountered so many leaden dangers in defence of the liberties of his country and mankind, has a shield that the envenomed malice of earth and hell united, cannot penetrate.
Faction is at its last gasp. The phrenzy that urges them to attack the political character of the father of his country, shews this. How much safer would it be to commence Knights errant and encounter windmills at once!
A correspondent says, he is sorry to find that the indignation of some citizens is so greatly excited by the newspaper pellets fired from the antifederal magazines of lies at an illustrious character. A little reflection will convince them that he who encountered so many leaden dangers in defence of the liberties of his country and mankind, has a shield that the envenomed malice of earth and hell united, cannot penetrate.
Faction is at its last gasp. The phrenzy that urges them to attack the political character of the father of his country, shews this. How much safer would it be to commence Knights errant and encounter windmills at once!
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Antifederal Attacks
Washington Defense
Political Faction
Newspaper Criticism
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Aug. 27.
Event Details
A correspondent notes citizens' excitement over newspaper attacks from anti-federal sources on an illustrious character who defended liberties, arguing he is shielded from malice. Faction is dying, as shown by frenzy to attack the father of his country; suggests safer to fight windmills.