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Editorial
April 21, 1814
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Reported letter from Thomas Jefferson at Monticello expresses strong disapproval of the Madison administration's restrictive system, calling an embargo during war a political solecism and urging public intervention to halt its course. Editor confirms letter's existence and references Jefferson's prior rejection of Napoleon.
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LETTER FROM MR. JEFFERSON. *
We are informed that a letter has been received by a gentleman residing in the neighbourhood of this city, from the Recluse of Monticello, in which he expresses his utter disapprobation of the restrictive system of the administration—He is represented to say, that an embargo during war is a political solecism; and intimates that nothing but the energetick interference of the good sense of the people of the U. States can arrest the mad and suicidal career of Mr. Madison's administration.
We have not seen this letter, but are satisfied that one of the sort really exists—When will political phenomena cease?
* It will be recollected Mr. Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Logan, gave up the "supreme" Napoleon Bonaparte: It appears now that he has also given up the sub-eminent James Madison.—Phil. Gaz.
LETTER FROM MR. JEFFERSON. *
We are informed that a letter has been received by a gentleman residing in the neighbourhood of this city, from the Recluse of Monticello, in which he expresses his utter disapprobation of the restrictive system of the administration—He is represented to say, that an embargo during war is a political solecism; and intimates that nothing but the energetick interference of the good sense of the people of the U. States can arrest the mad and suicidal career of Mr. Madison's administration.
We have not seen this letter, but are satisfied that one of the sort really exists—When will political phenomena cease?
* It will be recollected Mr. Jefferson in a letter to Dr. Logan, gave up the "supreme" Napoleon Bonaparte: It appears now that he has also given up the sub-eminent James Madison.—Phil. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Letter
Madison Administration
Embargo Policy
Restrictive System
Political Solecism
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Madison
Napoleon Bonaparte
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Jefferson's Criticism Of Madison's Restrictive Embargo Policy
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Administration
Key Figures
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Madison
Napoleon Bonaparte
Key Arguments
Embargo During War Is A Political Solecism
Restrictive System Of The Administration Is Utter Disapprobation
Energetick Interference Of The Good Sense Of The People Needed To Arrest Mad Career Of Administration