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Editorial
March 9, 1797
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Martinsburg, March 9, defends John Adams against political charges, praises his and Jefferson's revolutionary services and current leadership in perilous times, warning against imprudent steps.
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MARTINSBURG, March 9.
Notwithstanding the many charges that have been brought against the political creed of Mr. Adams, there are few who regard him as deficient in talents or wanting integrity. Has he not rendered many great and singular services to his country? Through the stormy period of our revolution, he seemed actuated by no other view than the sovereignty and the liberty of America. Firm and independent in mind, there is little danger of being estranged from the public good, by the arts and devices of those who seek their own happiness in the general misery. It is fortunate for America, that Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson [characters of such distinguished merit] have been called upon at this hour of difficulty and danger, to guard her interests and manage her councils. One imprudent step, at this perilous time, would inflict a severe and painful wound on the United States.
Notwithstanding the many charges that have been brought against the political creed of Mr. Adams, there are few who regard him as deficient in talents or wanting integrity. Has he not rendered many great and singular services to his country? Through the stormy period of our revolution, he seemed actuated by no other view than the sovereignty and the liberty of America. Firm and independent in mind, there is little danger of being estranged from the public good, by the arts and devices of those who seek their own happiness in the general misery. It is fortunate for America, that Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson [characters of such distinguished merit] have been called upon at this hour of difficulty and danger, to guard her interests and manage her councils. One imprudent step, at this perilous time, would inflict a severe and painful wound on the United States.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Political Integrity
American Revolution
National Leadership
Public Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Adams
Mr. Jefferson
America
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of John Adams And Thomas Jefferson's Leadership
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Praiseful
Key Figures
Mr. Adams
Mr. Jefferson
America
United States
Key Arguments
Adams Not Deficient In Talents Or Integrity
Rendered Great Services To Country During Revolution
Actuated By Sovereignty And Liberty Of America
Firm And Independent Mind Guards Against Public Good Estrangement
Fortunate To Have Adams And Jefferson Managing Councils In Difficulty And Danger
One Imprudent Step Would Inflict Severe Wound On United States