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December 2, 1808
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Biographical account of Col. Pickering's eminent service in the Revolutionary War as adjutant general, Board of War member, and Quarter-Master-General under Washington, followed by post-war roles as post-master-general, secretary of war, secretary of state, and senator. Now old and poor, he faces partisan calumny in Baltimore.
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The American Aristides.-Col. Pickering served
his country during the whole revolutionary war, in
the most eminent stations. He was the first adjutant
general under General Washington; he was a member
of the Board of War; and he closed his services in
the station of Quarter-Master-General.
Since the peace he has been successively the first
post-master-general under the present constitution--
secretary of war, secretary of state, and now a senator
in congress from his native state.
He is now old and poor.
Such is the man, marked out for party calumny
in Baltimore. Beardless boys have presumed to
question others for speaking well of him; and remorseless
partisans, without any merit of their own,
have waged their puny warfare against his illustrious
name.
We mention these things briefly, because it is the
only suitable way of noticing the subject. The
same infatuation is not to be found elsewhere; and
it is fit, therefore, that we say no more, lest we be
tempted to put even party rage to the blush.
North American.
his country during the whole revolutionary war, in
the most eminent stations. He was the first adjutant
general under General Washington; he was a member
of the Board of War; and he closed his services in
the station of Quarter-Master-General.
Since the peace he has been successively the first
post-master-general under the present constitution--
secretary of war, secretary of state, and now a senator
in congress from his native state.
He is now old and poor.
Such is the man, marked out for party calumny
in Baltimore. Beardless boys have presumed to
question others for speaking well of him; and remorseless
partisans, without any merit of their own,
have waged their puny warfare against his illustrious
name.
We mention these things briefly, because it is the
only suitable way of noticing the subject. The
same infatuation is not to be found elsewhere; and
it is fit, therefore, that we say no more, lest we be
tempted to put even party rage to the blush.
North American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Col Pickering
Revolutionary War
Adjutant General
Secretary Of State
Party Calumny
Baltimore Partisans
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Pickering
General Washington
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Pickering
General Washington
Location
Baltimore
Event Date
During The Whole Revolutionary War
Story Details
Col. Pickering's distinguished military and civil service in the Revolutionary War and afterward, now facing partisan attacks despite his poverty and age.