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Editorial
July 30, 1829
Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The newspaper defends its decision to publish a controversial communication signed 'DuRothr' by a reputable local lady, noting the stir it caused but deferring responsibility and vindication to her.
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The communication signed "DuRothr," published in our last paper, has caused as much stir as if we had thrown a stick into a Hornet's nest. Whether the statement set forth by her is true or not, we are not able to say. Knowing her to be a lady of much veracity, and an old inhabitant of our town, (none of your flirts,) induced us to lay her statement before the public. If she has erred, the responsibility is upon her own shoulders. She is fully competent to vindicate herself. In the hands of the benevolent we leave her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Durothr Communication
Publication Stir
Veracity Defense
Public Vindication
What entities or persons were involved?
Durothr
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Publishing Durothr's Communication
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Neutral
Key Figures
Durothr
Key Arguments
The Communication Caused Significant Stir
The Newspaper Cannot Confirm Its Truth
Durothr Is A Lady Of Much Veracity And An Old Inhabitant
She Is Not A Flirt
The Newspaper Published It Based On Her Reputation
Responsibility For Any Error Is Hers
She Is Competent To Vindicate Herself
Left In The Hands Of The Benevolent