Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
August 16, 1787
The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Editorial from Portsmouth, August 7, advocating for local and federal government reform, expressing hope for success despite opposition from influential figures in New York and Rhode Island, and warning opponents of consequences.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
PORTSMOUTH, August 7.
"As the hart panteth after the coolness water-brook," so does every citizen of this State pant after a reform in government-not only a local, but a federal reform-and this, we have reason to hope, will be effected, notwithstanding the arts that are, or may be used in New-York and Rhode-Island to oppose it. The characters residing in these two states, who have uniformly opposed a federal reform --are well known.- It would be well for them to desist from their nefarious schemes. The united force of America is against them.-The bolts of vengeance are forging- tremble ye workers of iniquity, and no longer oppose the salvation of your country, lest speedy destruction come upon you, and you fall into the pit which your own hands have digged.
It is a fact, that some influential characters in New York and Rhode-Island, are opposed to the present federal convention, and, it is feared, they will use every artifice to overthrow that glorious fabric which the united wisdom of our great MASTER BUILDERS are about to erect.
"As the hart panteth after the coolness water-brook," so does every citizen of this State pant after a reform in government-not only a local, but a federal reform-and this, we have reason to hope, will be effected, notwithstanding the arts that are, or may be used in New-York and Rhode-Island to oppose it. The characters residing in these two states, who have uniformly opposed a federal reform --are well known.- It would be well for them to desist from their nefarious schemes. The united force of America is against them.-The bolts of vengeance are forging- tremble ye workers of iniquity, and no longer oppose the salvation of your country, lest speedy destruction come upon you, and you fall into the pit which your own hands have digged.
It is a fact, that some influential characters in New York and Rhode-Island, are opposed to the present federal convention, and, it is feared, they will use every artifice to overthrow that glorious fabric which the united wisdom of our great MASTER BUILDERS are about to erect.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Reform
New York Opposition
Rhode Island Opposition
Constitutional Convention
Anti Federalists
What entities or persons were involved?
Influential Characters In New York
Influential Characters In Rhode Island
Federal Convention
Master Builders
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Federal Government Reform
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Reform With Warnings To Opponents
Key Figures
Influential Characters In New York
Influential Characters In Rhode Island
Federal Convention
Master Builders
Key Arguments
Citizens Desire Local And Federal Reform
Opposition In New York And Rhode Island Will Fail
United America Opposes Anti Reform Schemes
Opponents Risk Destruction For Hindering Country's Salvation
Fear Of Artifice To Overthrow The Federal Convention