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Editorial
June 22, 1812
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editor of the Gazette warns individuals who have threatened violence against him for expressing opinions on government policy, asserting his constitutional right to free speech and readiness to defend himself, even at the cost of his life.
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A warning.--The Editor of this Gazette
having been informed by some of his friends,
that threats of violence against his person and
property have been uttered, if he perseveres
in the course, guaranteed to every citizen of
the United States by the constitution thereof
in the full and free expression of his sentiments
in relation to the course the government
has determined to pursue;--takes this
method and opportunity of warning all such
as have been so indiscreet as to make use of
them, that he is, and at all times will be, prepared
to defend both at the hazard of his life,
and that the lives of those attempting to commit
such violence will most certainly pay the
forfeit of such unlawful procedure.
having been informed by some of his friends,
that threats of violence against his person and
property have been uttered, if he perseveres
in the course, guaranteed to every citizen of
the United States by the constitution thereof
in the full and free expression of his sentiments
in relation to the course the government
has determined to pursue;--takes this
method and opportunity of warning all such
as have been so indiscreet as to make use of
them, that he is, and at all times will be, prepared
to defend both at the hazard of his life,
and that the lives of those attempting to commit
such violence will most certainly pay the
forfeit of such unlawful procedure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Press Freedom
Threats Of Violence
Constitutional Rights
Free Expression
Self Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Editor Of This Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Threats To Free Expression
Stance / Tone
Defiant Assertion Of Constitutional Rights
Key Figures
Editor Of This Gazette
Key Arguments
Threats Of Violence For Expressing Sentiments On Government Policy
Constitutional Guarantee Of Full And Free Expression To Every Citizen
Prepared To Defend Person And Property At Hazard Of Life
Attackers Will Forfeit Their Lives For Unlawful Violence