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Editorial
July 23, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The editor of THE GAZETTE marks the completion of its first quarter, expresses gratitude for growing federalist support in Maine, denounces French and Jacobin principles, dismisses opponents, and plans to publish the Sedition Act.
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This number completes one quarter since the Commencement of THE GAZETTE.
The extensive and respectable support which it has acquired in so short a time excites my warmest gratitude. Already between five and six hundred papers are issued from this press weekly; and every day adds to my list. Gratifying as this must be, it affords equal pleasure to conduct the first paper that has openly reprobated those horrid French and Jacobin principles that have preyed upon the vitals of my country. The numerous letters and expressions of approbation and support, from different parts of the country, strongly evince the liberality and federalism of Maine. Thus supported, I have nothing to fear from my very contemptible opponents. By some means, two Jacobins got on my list, perhaps in expectation that I should favor their party; but those rigid truths that have opened the eyes of the public, have only stung these hardy democrats, and they have withdrawn their names. If any of this description remain, it is hoped they will do likewise, as I do not wish to serve the enemies of my country.
The person who requested the name of a certain author, is informed that threats make me obstinate.
EDITOR.
One of these rebels lately expressed a wish that every American who attempted to defend himself against the French, might meet the fate of the unfortunate Capt. Smith! The Sedition Act, which I shall publish next week, will fix these gentlemen.
The extensive and respectable support which it has acquired in so short a time excites my warmest gratitude. Already between five and six hundred papers are issued from this press weekly; and every day adds to my list. Gratifying as this must be, it affords equal pleasure to conduct the first paper that has openly reprobated those horrid French and Jacobin principles that have preyed upon the vitals of my country. The numerous letters and expressions of approbation and support, from different parts of the country, strongly evince the liberality and federalism of Maine. Thus supported, I have nothing to fear from my very contemptible opponents. By some means, two Jacobins got on my list, perhaps in expectation that I should favor their party; but those rigid truths that have opened the eyes of the public, have only stung these hardy democrats, and they have withdrawn their names. If any of this description remain, it is hoped they will do likewise, as I do not wish to serve the enemies of my country.
The person who requested the name of a certain author, is informed that threats make me obstinate.
EDITOR.
One of these rebels lately expressed a wish that every American who attempted to defend himself against the French, might meet the fate of the unfortunate Capt. Smith! The Sedition Act, which I shall publish next week, will fix these gentlemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Federalism
Jacobin Principles
Sedition Act
Maine Support
Newspaper Circulation
What entities or persons were involved?
French
Jacobins
Democrats
Capt. Smith
Maine Federalists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Celebration Of Federalist Newspaper Success And Opposition To Jacobin Principles
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Federalist And Anti Jacobin
Key Figures
French
Jacobins
Democrats
Capt. Smith
Maine Federalists
Key Arguments
Growing Circulation And Support For The Gazette
Reprobation Of French And Jacobin Principles
Evidence Of Federalism In Maine
Contempt For Jacobin Opponents
Refusal To Serve Enemies Of The Country
Threats Increase Obstinacy
Sedition Act To Address Rebels