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Editorial
January 2, 1838
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The Alexandria Gazette introduces and publishes a bold, critical communication addressed to the Secretary of the Navy about the Exploring Expedition, justifying it under press freedom principles and noting public interest, while offering space for replies.
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ALEXANDRIA:
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2.
The Exploring Expedition.—We give place to-day to a communication addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, coming of course, from a responsible source.—The tone of the article, it will be perceived, is bold—its assertions positive, and its comments on the public and official conduct of the Secretary, caustic and severe.
The liberty of the press, and the necessity of freedom in the discussion of such subjects, have induced us to publish this communication, and we shall be ready to open our columns to any reply which the Secretary or his friends may wish to make.
The public interest excited in relation to the Exploring Expedition, will cause the article in our columns to-day, to be extensively read.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2.
The Exploring Expedition.—We give place to-day to a communication addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, coming of course, from a responsible source.—The tone of the article, it will be perceived, is bold—its assertions positive, and its comments on the public and official conduct of the Secretary, caustic and severe.
The liberty of the press, and the necessity of freedom in the discussion of such subjects, have induced us to publish this communication, and we shall be ready to open our columns to any reply which the Secretary or his friends may wish to make.
The public interest excited in relation to the Exploring Expedition, will cause the article in our columns to-day, to be extensively read.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Exploring Expedition
Secretary Of The Navy
Press Freedom
Public Interest
Official Conduct
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of The Navy
Exploring Expedition
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Publication Of Critical Communication On The Exploring Expedition
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Press Freedom In Critiquing Official Conduct
Key Figures
Secretary Of The Navy
Exploring Expedition
Key Arguments
Communication From Responsible Source Is Bold And Critical Of Secretary's Conduct
Press Liberty Necessitates Publishing Such Discussions
Open To Replies From Secretary Or Friends
High Public Interest In The Exploring Expedition