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Editorial
February 11, 1857
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial rejoinder defends newspaper editors against Rep. A.K. Marshall's sneers during a House debate on bribery charges by the New York Times editor, arguing congressmen can't afford to mock the press, illustrated by a William Penn story.
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A Rejoinder.
In the late debate in the House of Representatives, upon the charge, made by the editor of the New York Times, as to the attempts of members of Congress to bribe each other, the Hon. A. K. Marshall, of Kentucky, was prominent. We like Mr. Marshall very well, but his being a member of Congress gives him no right to sneer at editors, as a class. To be sure, editors can afford to be sneered at by members of Congress, but members of Congress, considering how they are generally made, can ill afford to sneer at them. When William Penn, the Governor of Pennsylvania, was travelling in a portion of the State where he was not known, a fellow, in whose presence, the Quaker Governor presumed to wear his hat, exclaimed with an air of offended dignity, "Sir, I would have you to know that I am a justice of the peace." "Well, friend," said the Governor in his quiet way, "I make such things as thee."
In the late debate in the House of Representatives, upon the charge, made by the editor of the New York Times, as to the attempts of members of Congress to bribe each other, the Hon. A. K. Marshall, of Kentucky, was prominent. We like Mr. Marshall very well, but his being a member of Congress gives him no right to sneer at editors, as a class. To be sure, editors can afford to be sneered at by members of Congress, but members of Congress, considering how they are generally made, can ill afford to sneer at them. When William Penn, the Governor of Pennsylvania, was travelling in a portion of the State where he was not known, a fellow, in whose presence, the Quaker Governor presumed to wear his hat, exclaimed with an air of offended dignity, "Sir, I would have you to know that I am a justice of the peace." "Well, friend," said the Governor in his quiet way, "I make such things as thee."
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Press Defense
Congressional Sneers
Editors Rights
Bribery Charges
William Penn Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. A. K. Marshall
Editor Of The New York Times
William Penn
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Editors Against Congressional Sneers
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Press, Critical Of Congressmen
Key Figures
Hon. A. K. Marshall
Editor Of The New York Times
William Penn
Key Arguments
Members Of Congress Have No Right To Sneer At Editors As A Class
Editors Can Afford Sneers From Congressmen, But Congressmen Cannot Afford To Sneer At Editors Given How They Are Made
Anecdote Of William Penn Illustrating Authority Over Lesser Officials