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Domestic News
January 28, 1788
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A letter from Poughkeepsie dated January 10 reports strong likelihood of New York State Assembly majority supporting the new Constitution, despite efforts by Cato and Rough-Hewer to stir opposition driven by self-interest.
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A letter from a gentleman in Poughkeepsie, to his friend in Albany, dated January 10, says, "It is with inexpressible satisfaction I inform you, that there is a great probability of a majority of the Assembly of this State being in favor of the new Constitution. Cato and the Rough-Hewer are both here, using their utmost endeavors to create jealousy among the people—but, happy for the State, the people well know from what principle their extreme anxiety proceeds; their conduct has given ocular demonstration to the world, that self interest, the basest motive that can disgrace a statesman, is all they have in view."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
New Constitution
State Assembly
Poughkeepsie
Cato
Rough Hewer
Self Interest
What entities or persons were involved?
Cato
Rough Hewer
Where did it happen?
Poughkeepsie
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Poughkeepsie
Event Date
January 10
Key Persons
Cato
Rough Hewer
Event Details
Letter informs of probable Assembly majority favoring new Constitution; Cato and Rough-Hewer attempt to create jealousy but seen as motivated by self-interest.