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Editorial
February 6, 1793
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary on the hypocrisy of embracing French revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality in the American South, where enslaved individuals are addressed as 'Citizen' yet auctioned off.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
WHILE Liberty and Equality, Paine and the Rights of Man, are all the rage at the eastward, we hear with pleasure that our southern brethren are not far behind them; not even a Mr. is admitted to precede a name at the present day—while their able fellow-creatures are frequently addressed, "Citizen Cæsar," or "Citizen Pompey, clean my boots, &c. &c." This may be well—but to hear the Auctioneer cry,
"twenty pounds for Citizen Alexander—who bids more?" seems to be carrying the joke too far in a free country.
A CIT.
"twenty pounds for Citizen Alexander—who bids more?" seems to be carrying the joke too far in a free country.
A CIT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Liberty
Equality
Slavery
Satire
Paine
Rights Of Man
Auction
Southern Brethren
What entities or persons were involved?
Paine
Rights Of Man
Citizen Cæsar
Citizen Pompey
Citizen Alexander
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hypocrisy Of Liberty And Equality In Slaveholding South
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Paine
Rights Of Man
Citizen Cæsar
Citizen Pompey
Citizen Alexander
Key Arguments
Adoption Of Revolutionary Egalitarian Address In The South
Irony Of Calling Enslaved People 'Citizen' While Auctioning Them
This Practice Undermines Ideals In A Free Country