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Editorial
May 8, 1798
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial notes great uneasiness in Philadelphia over desertions by six federal party members from the U.S. Senate during a crisis. It mocks Federalist editor Mr. Fenno's query about fear of French proscription, suggesting instead that their consciences and ghosts of 1776 heroes prompted their departure, accusing federalists of undermining independence.
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Great uneasiness is expressed at Philadelphia, on account of the desertion of many of the members of the Legislature of the Union, at this important crisis. No less than SIX of the federal party have left the Senate. Mr. Fenno enquires whether they are afraid that France would proscribe them as traitors! Mayhap, Mr. Fenno, their impulse proceeds from another quarter-- their consciences, Sir! Mayhap the ghosts of some of the departed heroes of '76, who spilt their blood in defence of their country's freedom and independence, which the soi-disant federal party have been but too successful in undermining, haunted their imaginations; and impelled them to quit the guilty scene!!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Party Desertion
Senate Members
Philadelphia Uneasiness
Mr Fenno
Heroes Of 76
French Proscription
What entities or persons were involved?
Philadelphia
Legislature Of The Union
Federal Party
Mr. Fenno
France
Heroes Of '76
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Desertion Of Federal Party Members From The Senate
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Federal Party
Key Figures
Philadelphia
Legislature Of The Union
Federal Party
Mr. Fenno
France
Heroes Of '76
Key Arguments
Great Uneasiness In Philadelphia Over Legislative Desertions During Crisis
Six Federal Party Members Left The Senate
Mr. Fenno Suggests Fear Of French Proscription As Traitors
Desertions Likely Due To Consciences
Ghosts Of 1776 Heroes Haunting Them For Undermining Independence