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Editorial
May 15, 1802
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial criticizing Federalist (anti-republican) tactics, highlighting Griswold's mistake in extending inquiry to defaulters like Pickering and Tracy, and how their praise for John Adams forced his retreat while abuse of Thomas Jefferson elevated him to presidency.
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It was a sad mistake of Griswold when he moved to extend the enquiry concerning Pickering to other defaulters--he may be said to have set the trap that caught the old rat Tracy!
The anti-republicans, one happy faculty-they have hitherto succeeded in bringing every person supposed by them into disrepute; and of bringing into repute every person and thing that they have opposed or reviled---
They praised John Adams till he was forced to fly by night to Braintree.
And they abused Thomas Jefferson till they forced him into the executive chair.
The contrast might be continued through several columns.
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The anti-republicans, one happy faculty-they have hitherto succeeded in bringing every person supposed by them into disrepute; and of bringing into repute every person and thing that they have opposed or reviled---
They praised John Adams till he was forced to fly by night to Braintree.
And they abused Thomas Jefferson till they forced him into the executive chair.
The contrast might be continued through several columns.
[Apollo.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Partisan Politics
Federalists
Anti Republicans
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Griswold
Pickering
Tracy
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Anti Republicans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federalist Political Miscalculations
Stance / Tone
Satirical Critique Of Anti Republicans
Key Figures
Griswold
Pickering
Tracy
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Anti Republicans
Key Arguments
Griswold's Extension Of Inquiry Backfired By Implicating Tracy
Anti Republicans' Praise Discredits Their Targets
Their Opposition Elevates Reviled Figures
Praising Adams Led To His Forced Retreat
Abusing Jefferson Propelled Him To Presidency