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Editorial
April 17, 1802
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An editorial debunking a Federal electioneering lie about a French fleet arriving in Chesapeake Bay to demand six million dollars from the U.S. government, calling it a falsehood to influence elections and expressing hope for French purchases of provisions to benefit farmers.
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Another Federal Electioneering Lie.
WHEN any important election is about to take place, we are told from Federal authority, some frightful bug-bear story. Who does not recollect the account of the Ship Ocean-The frightful tale of the Tubs- and the story of the President's ordering the arms and military stores from Springfield to the Southward, and a thousand more falsehoods propagated to answer electioneering purposes? A new story is now told from the same authority, to answer the same purposes.-The story is that a French Fleet of 25 sail of the line have arrived in Chesapeake bay, and have demanded, or are going to demand of our government six millions of dollars! -The truth is, no French fleet have arrived in any part of the United States. The Story is a downright falsehood--nor is there any more fear of one for any hostile purpose, than there is that a fleet will come from the Moon. Very probably the French general in the West-Indies may send vessels here to purchase provisions, and grain for his army.
We sincerely hope he will--it will raise their price, and be a very happy thing for our farmers who have them for sale-besides that they are coming to menace our government, could never have originated in any other thing but what is called a federal head.
WHEN any important election is about to take place, we are told from Federal authority, some frightful bug-bear story. Who does not recollect the account of the Ship Ocean-The frightful tale of the Tubs- and the story of the President's ordering the arms and military stores from Springfield to the Southward, and a thousand more falsehoods propagated to answer electioneering purposes? A new story is now told from the same authority, to answer the same purposes.-The story is that a French Fleet of 25 sail of the line have arrived in Chesapeake bay, and have demanded, or are going to demand of our government six millions of dollars! -The truth is, no French fleet have arrived in any part of the United States. The Story is a downright falsehood--nor is there any more fear of one for any hostile purpose, than there is that a fleet will come from the Moon. Very probably the French general in the West-Indies may send vessels here to purchase provisions, and grain for his army.
We sincerely hope he will--it will raise their price, and be a very happy thing for our farmers who have them for sale-besides that they are coming to menace our government, could never have originated in any other thing but what is called a federal head.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Lies
Electioneering
French Fleet
Falsehoods
Chesapeake Bay
Farmers Provisions
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Authority
French Fleet
French General In The West Indies
Farmers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Debunking Federal Electioneering Lies About French Fleet
Stance / Tone
Anti Federal Criticism Of Falsehoods
Key Figures
Federal Authority
French Fleet
French General In The West Indies
Farmers
Key Arguments
Federal Authorities Spread Frightful Stories Before Elections
Past Examples Include Ship Ocean, Tubs Tale, And Arms Movement From Springfield
Current Lie Claims French Fleet Of 25 Sail Arrived In Chesapeake Bay Demanding Six Million Dollars
No French Fleet Has Arrived In The United States
Story Is A Downright Falsehood With No Hostile Intent
French Vessels May Come To Purchase Provisions And Grain, Benefiting Farmers By Raising Prices
Hope For Such Visits As They Pose No Threat To Government