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Editorial
April 18, 1832
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial addressed to Mr. Simons criticizes the 'Arnold junto' for attempting to suppress press on Antimasonry, fearing a U.S. judge, and calling Antimasons mischief makers for nominating Mr. Sprague for governor, mentioning further acts.
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Mr. Simons.—The Arnold junto, who inhabit a certain office, have some time since attempted to gag the press on the subject of Antimasonry, but feared to bring the case to a final issue before an United States Judge, knowing that he would have no communion with their local prejudices.—They have since called the Antimasons mischief makers, for having the presumption to nominate Mr. Sprague as a candidate for Governor. But these are not the only acts of this self constituted Divan, for a few days since, they were requested
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Antimasonry
Press Gagging
Arnold Junto
Mr Sprague
Governor Nomination
Partisan Intrigue
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Simons
Arnold Junto
Antimasons
Mr. Sprague
United States Judge
Self Constituted Divan
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Arnold Junto's Suppression Of Antimasonry
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Arnold Junto, Supportive Of Antimasons
Key Figures
Mr. Simons
Arnold Junto
Antimasons
Mr. Sprague
United States Judge
Self Constituted Divan
Key Arguments
Arnold Junto Attempted To Gag Press On Antimasonry
Feared Bringing Case Before United States Judge Due To Local Prejudices
Called Antimasons Mischief Makers For Nominating Mr. Sprague For Governor
Committed Other Acts, Including Responding To A Recent Request