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Story July 19, 1810

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Alexandria, Virginia

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Critique of The Whig editor's dictionary definition of patriotism as suiting a dog-eat-dog world, described as modern patriotism being 'shaven,' with references to Irvine and an Irish lexicographer's truthful but malicious statement against administration advocates.

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The definition given by the Editor of The Whig in his new Dictionary of the term Patriotism, suits to a dog eat dog. Modern patriotism—she says, and justly too, is shaven. Irvine is correct. Of his own—or "Weighing English Cuffs against French Kicks—and quietly settling the account."

This Lexicographer is an Irishman, and, with the ingenuousness that characterizes his countrymen, has told a truth which no lick can cancel.

We are not from principle the apologists of Administration—but malice, deep rooted malice, could not have suggested an idea like that quoted above from one of its advocates.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Deception

What keywords are associated?

Patriotism Definition Whig Editor Irish Lexicographer Political Malice Administration Critique

What entities or persons were involved?

Editor Of The Whig Irvine Lexicographer

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Editor Of The Whig Irvine Lexicographer

Story Details

Criticism of a dictionary definition portraying modern patriotism as shaven and dog-eat-dog, attributed to an Irish editor seen as maliciously truthful against administration.

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