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Editorial
October 17, 1808
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
An editorial condemns a suggestion in the Argus newspaper that Democratic arguments like tarring and feathering should counter federalism, denouncing such violence as infamous and accusing the printer of libeling the Democratic party.
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DEMOCRATIC MODERATION.
A writer in the last Argus recommends as a cure for federalism, the use of Democratic argument, such as taring and feathering. Was it to make preparation for this holy work that one of the late procurers of the modest "Damsel," relinquished his nominal concern in the Establishment? Is it possible that any of the democratic party are so mad or foolish as to wish to engage in such infamous actions! It is either a fact that there are wretches among us, base enough to commit such acts or the printer of the Argus has shamefully and basely libelled his party in publishing such sentiments; and without regard to politics, if ever a person deserved a suit, such as he recommends, he most richly merits one for giving place to such vile insinuations.
A writer in the last Argus recommends as a cure for federalism, the use of Democratic argument, such as taring and feathering. Was it to make preparation for this holy work that one of the late procurers of the modest "Damsel," relinquished his nominal concern in the Establishment? Is it possible that any of the democratic party are so mad or foolish as to wish to engage in such infamous actions! It is either a fact that there are wretches among us, base enough to commit such acts or the printer of the Argus has shamefully and basely libelled his party in publishing such sentiments; and without regard to politics, if ever a person deserved a suit, such as he recommends, he most richly merits one for giving place to such vile insinuations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Moderation
Tarring And Feathering
Federalism
Libel
Argus
Democratic Party
What entities or persons were involved?
Argus
Democratic Party
Federalism
Damsel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Violent Tactics Against Federalism And Libel In The Argus
Stance / Tone
Strongly Against Violence And Libel, Advocating Moderation
Key Figures
Argus
Democratic Party
Federalism
Damsel
Key Arguments
Tarring And Feathering Is Not A Proper Democratic Argument Against Federalism
Suggestion Of Violence Prepares For Infamous Actions
No Democrats Would Wish To Engage In Such Madness
Printer Libels His Party By Publishing Such Sentiments
Printer Deserves The Punishment He Recommends For Vile Insinuations