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Editorial
July 14, 1802
The Recorder, Or, Lady's And Gentleman's Miscellany
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Recorder newspaper acknowledges receiving papers from the Aurora for exchange and responds to its recent attack, attributing it to prior criticism of editor Duane's associate Cheetham for printing stolen letters, while dismissing the invectives as potentially beneficial.
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ABOUT ten days ago, we got some newspapers from the editor of the Aurora. He requested an exchange. We have, accordingly sent him the two last numbers of the Recorder; and, as he sends us three papers per week, the exchange is in point of bulk, much in our favor.
The Aurora of July 1. has commenced a violent attack upon the Recorder. We do not know precisely the reason of this, unless it be that we, some time ago, gave a rebuff to Duane's friend, and associate, Mr. Cheetham, the advertised breaker up of letters. The one stole and broke up letters. The other printed them, knowing that they were stolen. We said that, in England, Cheetham would, for his share of the business, infallibly have swung. Perhaps Mr. Duane thought that this censure might, in some measure, be applied to himself. He was probably in the right. His invectives against the Recorder, if they operate at all, must be more likely to serve than injure it. And till we have time and patience to give him a dressing, he is extremely welcome to rail and falsify, as much, and as fast as he pleases.
The Aurora of July 1. has commenced a violent attack upon the Recorder. We do not know precisely the reason of this, unless it be that we, some time ago, gave a rebuff to Duane's friend, and associate, Mr. Cheetham, the advertised breaker up of letters. The one stole and broke up letters. The other printed them, knowing that they were stolen. We said that, in England, Cheetham would, for his share of the business, infallibly have swung. Perhaps Mr. Duane thought that this censure might, in some measure, be applied to himself. He was probably in the right. His invectives against the Recorder, if they operate at all, must be more likely to serve than injure it. And till we have time and patience to give him a dressing, he is extremely welcome to rail and falsify, as much, and as fast as he pleases.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Exchange
Aurora Attack
Cheetham Letters
Press Rivalry
Duane Invectives
What entities or persons were involved?
Aurora
Recorder
Duane
Cheetham
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Response To Aurora's Attack On Recorder
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Dismissive
Key Figures
Aurora
Recorder
Duane
Cheetham
Key Arguments
Newspapers Exchanged With Aurora, Favorable In Bulk.
Aurora's July 1 Attack Likely Due To Prior Rebuff To Cheetham.
Cheetham Stole And Broke Letters; Duane Printed Them Knowingly.
In England, Cheetham Would Be Hanged For His Role.
Duane's Invectives Likely To Benefit Recorder More Than Harm It.
Welcome To Continued Railing Until Response Prepared.