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April 8, 1803
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Kentucky newspaper published an article signed 'A Western American' advocating separation of the union, sparking uneasiness and indignation. The US Attorney demanded the author's name for a lawsuit; identified as Francis Piourney of Pendleton County, who had fled. Locals burned him in effigy to show detestation.
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In a production signed "A Western American," which has recently appeared in a Kentucky paper, the alarming doctrine of a separation of the union has been avowed and advocated. The publication has excited uneasiness and considerable indignation. The United States' Attorney for the district, has demanded of the printer the name of the author, for the purpose of instituting a suit. It appears that Mr. Francis Piourney, (there is something French in the name) of Pendleton county, is the author. But that on search being made for him, it was found he had eloped. The inhabitants of the place, to evince their detestation of the author and his doctrine, burnt him in effigy.
The production above alluded to shall appear next week.
The production above alluded to shall appear next week.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Union Separation
Secession Advocacy
Effigy Burning
Political Doctrine
Author Elopement
What entities or persons were involved?
A Western American
Francis Piourney
United States' Attorney
Where did it happen?
Pendleton County, Kentucky
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Pendleton County, Kentucky
Key Persons
A Western American
Francis Piourney
United States' Attorney
Outcome
author eloped; burnt in effigy by inhabitants
Event Details
Publication in Kentucky paper advocating separation of the union; US Attorney demands author's name for suit; author identified and fled; locals burn effigy