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Editorial
November 6, 1787
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An editorial from Philadelphia defends General Washington against The Centinel's claims that he is unfit for Congress, citing his education, military leadership, and farewell letter as evidence of his qualifications, urged by Virginia and America.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31.
The Centinel, one of our correspondents observes, after the insult of the General and our President in his first number, and after knowing he was sensible he had trespassed on the honest feelings of the people, repeats his defamations, that General Washington was not equal to the duty of a member of Congress. This must be an enemy's Centinel indeed. Have not the advantages of a liberal education, a seat in the first Congress, the command of an army of the most enlightened sons of liberty on earth, and all the various scenes the General has gone through, have not these, I say, given him so much knowledge of what concerns the liberty of his country, as to qualify him for the duty to which the legislature of Virginia, and the voice of all America, called him. Can the subject of Government be new to a man of his reflection, his reading, and his opportunities. Let his countrymen look at his farewell letter. 'TIS WORTH THEIR READING AGAIN. Few of us have weighed its merit. It shews a deep knowledge of the subject, and a view of our present situation, that in a less enlightened time would give it the reputation of an inspired Prophecy.
The Centinel, one of our correspondents observes, after the insult of the General and our President in his first number, and after knowing he was sensible he had trespassed on the honest feelings of the people, repeats his defamations, that General Washington was not equal to the duty of a member of Congress. This must be an enemy's Centinel indeed. Have not the advantages of a liberal education, a seat in the first Congress, the command of an army of the most enlightened sons of liberty on earth, and all the various scenes the General has gone through, have not these, I say, given him so much knowledge of what concerns the liberty of his country, as to qualify him for the duty to which the legislature of Virginia, and the voice of all America, called him. Can the subject of Government be new to a man of his reflection, his reading, and his opportunities. Let his countrymen look at his farewell letter. 'TIS WORTH THEIR READING AGAIN. Few of us have weighed its merit. It shews a deep knowledge of the subject, and a view of our present situation, that in a less enlightened time would give it the reputation of an inspired Prophecy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Washington Defense
Centinel Criticism
Congress Suitability
Political Defamation
American Liberty
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
The Centinel
Congress
Virginia Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of General Washington Against Defamations Regarding His Suitability For Congress
Stance / Tone
Strongly Supportive Of Washington And Critical Of The Centinel
Key Figures
General Washington
The Centinel
Congress
Virginia Legislature
Key Arguments
Washington's Liberal Education, Congressional Experience, And Military Command Qualify Him For Congress
The Centinel Repeats Defamations Despite Knowing It Offends Public Feelings
Washington's Reflection, Reading, And Opportunities Make Government Subjects Familiar To Him
His Farewell Letter Demonstrates Deep Knowledge And Prophetic Insight Into The Nation's Situation