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Letter to Editor
October 8, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A letter to Federalists in York County urging them to re-elect incumbent Congressman Mr. Thatcher over Jacobin candidate Mr. Fairfield in the upcoming election, cautioning against voter complacency and the risks of choosing an opponent.
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FOR THE GAZETTE.
To the Federalists of the County of York.
YOU are soon to choose a member of Congress for two years to commence next March. I know you honor and esteem the present one, and are disposed that he should be elected—But, "if ye know these things, happy are you if ye do them."
My design in this little address, is to inform you that Mr. Fairfield, the late minister of Pepperrellborough, is to be chosen in the room of Mr. THATCHER, if possible. His friends are busy as bees, and flying in as many directions to gain votes for him. Let me caution you therefore against sleeping upon your arms—assemble as many as possible, and not suffer the Jacobins to carry any more points. It is time for them to be completely quelled—Shall it be said that at the very time your liberties were most in danger, that you met and chose a Jacobin to guard them? The idea is as wicked as it is absurd. Besides, if one of that creed must be chosen, take one that is not between sixty and seventy years old. In a word, my friends, look out—you know whom to trust—let him be chosen
"Nor lose the blessing by delay."
Your's, &c,
CENTINEL.
To the Federalists of the County of York.
YOU are soon to choose a member of Congress for two years to commence next March. I know you honor and esteem the present one, and are disposed that he should be elected—But, "if ye know these things, happy are you if ye do them."
My design in this little address, is to inform you that Mr. Fairfield, the late minister of Pepperrellborough, is to be chosen in the room of Mr. THATCHER, if possible. His friends are busy as bees, and flying in as many directions to gain votes for him. Let me caution you therefore against sleeping upon your arms—assemble as many as possible, and not suffer the Jacobins to carry any more points. It is time for them to be completely quelled—Shall it be said that at the very time your liberties were most in danger, that you met and chose a Jacobin to guard them? The idea is as wicked as it is absurd. Besides, if one of that creed must be chosen, take one that is not between sixty and seventy years old. In a word, my friends, look out—you know whom to trust—let him be chosen
"Nor lose the blessing by delay."
Your's, &c,
CENTINEL.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
York County
Congress Election
Thatcher
Fairfield
Jacobins
Voter Vigilance
What entities or persons were involved?
Centinel
To The Federalists Of The County Of York.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Centinel
Recipient
To The Federalists Of The County Of York.
Main Argument
federalists should actively work to re-elect the esteemed incumbent mr. thatcher and prevent the election of jacobin candidate mr. fairfield, emphasizing vigilance to protect liberties.
Notable Details
Biblical Quote: 'If Ye Know These Things, Happy Are You If Ye Do Them.'
Criticizes Fairfield's Age And Jacobin Affiliation.
Urges Assembly To Counter Fairfield's Supporters.