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Editorial
June 8, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A correspondent ridicules the idea that the United States' government, liberty, and happiness—established against British power—could be endangered by former British sympathizers or that 1774 colonial politics apply to the independent nation.
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BOSTON, June 5.
How extremely absurd and ridiculous, says a correspondent who has read the paragraphs in a Monday's paper respecting some particular gentlemen, must that person appear, who can suppose, that the government, liberty and happiness of the United States, established in despite of the whole power of Britain, and all her adherents, now stood on so slender a foundation as to be in danger from the residence among us of any, or all of Britain's quondam American friends—or that a system of politicks suited to our colonial situation in 1774, can be applicable to our present independent state.
How extremely absurd and ridiculous, says a correspondent who has read the paragraphs in a Monday's paper respecting some particular gentlemen, must that person appear, who can suppose, that the government, liberty and happiness of the United States, established in despite of the whole power of Britain, and all her adherents, now stood on so slender a foundation as to be in danger from the residence among us of any, or all of Britain's quondam American friends—or that a system of politicks suited to our colonial situation in 1774, can be applicable to our present independent state.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Us Independence
British Loyalists
Political Stability
Colonial Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Britain
United States
Britain's Quondam American Friends
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Inapplicability Of Colonial Politics To Independent Us
Stance / Tone
Dismissive Of Fears Regarding British Loyalists
Key Figures
Britain
United States
Britain's Quondam American Friends
Key Arguments
Us Government Is Solidly Established Against British Power
No Danger From Residence Of Former British Sympathizers
1774 Colonial Politics Unsuited To Current Independent State