When was it published?

June 11, 1805 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Domestic News June 11, 1805

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Crime, Legal Or Court, Politics

Q: What keywords are associated?

Democrats, Pennsylvania, Mccorkle Arrest, Libel, Philadelphia Printer, Thomas Passmore, Common Law

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What is this article about?

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Democrats arrested third-party printer editor Mr. M'Corkle for libeling Custom-House official Thomas Passmore, using common law to silence opposition. He entered recognizance for court appearance and good behavior.

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The Disorganizing Democrats of Pennsylvania have determined to silence the third party printer in Philadelphia, by the terrours of the Common law: and the Editor, Mr. M'Corkle, has been arrested for a libel on the fair fame, of the notorious, Custom-House, Thomas Passmore!!! He has entered into recognizance for his appearance at next court, and for his good behaviour in the interim. It is unnecessary to say what the Democrats will consider as a breach of the security for the good behaviour of an opponent.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court Politics

What keywords are associated?

Democrats Pennsylvania Mccorkle Arrest Libel Philadelphia Printer Thomas Passmore Common Law

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. M'corkle Thomas Passmore

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Key Persons

Mr. M'corkle Thomas Passmore

Outcome

arrested and entered into recognizance for appearance at next court and good behaviour in the interim.

Event Details

The Disorganizing Democrats of Pennsylvania have determined to silence the third party printer in Philadelphia by the terrours of the Common law; the Editor, Mr. M'Corkle, has been arrested for a libel on the fair fame of the notorious Custom-House Thomas Passmore.