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February 2, 1803
The Recorder
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Virginia Gazette reports Governor M'Kean of Pennsylvania bound William Cobbett for alleged libel on the King of Spain, similar to Henrico County justices' actions against Callender, criticizing Democrats for attacking press liberty.
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FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
It appears from the Olio of George-Town, that Governor M'Kean of Pennsylvania, once attacked the liberty of the press, in the same unwarrantable manner, as the three justices of Henrico county. He bound over William Cobbett to his good behaviour, for a supposed libel on the king of Spain. The only difference between Cobbett and Callender was, that the former entered into the recognizance exacted of him, and the latter did not. What an inclination the democratical gentlemen have to trample on the press!
It appears from the Olio of George-Town, that Governor M'Kean of Pennsylvania, once attacked the liberty of the press, in the same unwarrantable manner, as the three justices of Henrico county. He bound over William Cobbett to his good behaviour, for a supposed libel on the king of Spain. The only difference between Cobbett and Callender was, that the former entered into the recognizance exacted of him, and the latter did not. What an inclination the democratical gentlemen have to trample on the press!
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Press Liberty
Libel
Governor M'kean
William Cobbett
Henrico County
Democrats
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor M'kean
William Cobbett
Callender
Three Justices Of Henrico County
Where did it happen?
Pennsylvania, Henrico County
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor M'kean
William Cobbett
Callender
Three Justices Of Henrico County
Location
Pennsylvania, Henrico County
Story Details
Governor M'Kean bound William Cobbett for libel on the king of Spain, unlike Callender who refused, mirroring Henrico justices' actions and showing Democrats' tendency to suppress the press.