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Letter to Editor
October 12, 1819
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
John Whipple writes to defend his decision to discontinue the first count in the State vs. Mackay case, taking full responsibility and challenging critic 'Sidney' to reveal their identity for further discussion. (148 characters)
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Messrs. Goddard & Knowles,
I noticed, in your paper of Friday last, a number of questions relative to the proceedings in the case the State vs. Mackay, &c.— The apparent object of these questions is to censure the Judges for the part they took in the case.
The writer is guilty of gross ignorance, or wilful misrepresentation. Perhaps he may justly claim "credit for both."
My object in this communication is merely to state, that the first Count in the Indictment alluded to, was discontinued by my authority ; and that I alone am responsible to the publick. The Court approved of, but did not direct, the measure. If Sidney is dissatisfied with the proceeding, and will come forward with his real name, I will endeavour to answer any intelligible question, which, with the assistance of his friends, he may be enabled to ask.
JOHN WHIPPLE.
I noticed, in your paper of Friday last, a number of questions relative to the proceedings in the case the State vs. Mackay, &c.— The apparent object of these questions is to censure the Judges for the part they took in the case.
The writer is guilty of gross ignorance, or wilful misrepresentation. Perhaps he may justly claim "credit for both."
My object in this communication is merely to state, that the first Count in the Indictment alluded to, was discontinued by my authority ; and that I alone am responsible to the publick. The Court approved of, but did not direct, the measure. If Sidney is dissatisfied with the proceeding, and will come forward with his real name, I will endeavour to answer any intelligible question, which, with the assistance of his friends, he may be enabled to ask.
JOHN WHIPPLE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
State Vs Mackay
Indictment Discontinuation
Judges Censure
Sidney Critic
John Whipple
What entities or persons were involved?
John Whipple
Messrs. Goddard & Knowles
Letter to Editor Details
Author
John Whipple
Recipient
Messrs. Goddard & Knowles
Main Argument
the writer defends his sole authority and responsibility for discontinuing the first count in the state vs. mackay indictment, noting the court's approval but not direction, and challenges the pseudonymous critic 'sidney' to reveal their real name for further response.
Notable Details
Critic Accused Of Gross Ignorance Or Wilful Misrepresentation
Reference To Questions In The Paper Of Friday Last Aiming To Censure The Judges
Offer To Answer Intelligible Questions If Sidney Comes Forward With Real Name