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Editorial
June 13, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial calls on General Heath to observe Boston's prosperous wharves and industrious activity, arguing that a non-arming town-meeting would have enabled French privateers to disrupt shipping and commerce, harming the city's economy.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
We wish "our General"* would when in town, take a view of our wharves, enumerate the ranks of shipping, which have recently wafted into port the riches of the world; and hear the busy din of industry which animates every section of the metropolis; and then ask himself, what number of those vessels would at this time have been devoted to pamper the vices of picarooning Frenchmen and how great a portion of the sweet music of the ax and hammer, which enables the industrious to taste the "early Charlton, golden hotspur, and marrowfat," would have been annihilated-had the nefarious object of his non-arming town-meeting been accomplished.
Citizens, contemplate this subject.
* Heath.
Citizens, contemplate this subject.
* Heath.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
General Heath
Boston Wharves
Shipping Riches
Industry Din
Non Arming Town Meeting
French Privateers
Economic Prosperity
What entities or persons were involved?
General Heath
Picarooning Frenchmen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call For General Heath To Recognize Benefits Of Arming Against French Threat
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Military Preparedness And Economic Prosperity
Key Figures
General Heath
Picarooning Frenchmen
Key Arguments
Observe The Prosperous Wharves And Shipping Bringing World Riches To Port
Hear The Din Of Industry Animating The Metropolis
Non Arming Town Meeting Would Have Devoted Vessels To French Vices
Would Have Annihilated The Sounds Of Ax And Hammer Enabling Industrious Prosperity