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Editorial
November 20, 1816
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The editors defend their publication of authentic extracts about the Princess of Wales' travels against accusations from the Lynchburg Press, asserting strict adherence to factual reporting and willingness to retract unintentional errors.
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The Lynchburg Press suggests that the Editors of this paper have permitted themselves to be imposed upon, in giving publicity to certain extracts of information from the Mediterranean, respecting the eccentric travels of the Princess of Wales. The Press is mistaken. The extracts were authentic, and from a most credible American source. We are not in the habit of admitting such publications on light authority. Whatever we give to the world as facts, may be received as such, without any other allowance than for the imperfection of the senses, or the possible fallacy of the best authenticated testimony. In our editorial capacity, we desire it to be understood, we claim the character of rigid adherence to truth, wherever facts are concerned. If we ever deviate from this line, the error will be unintentional, and will ever be retracted as soon as it is proved.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Editorial Integrity
Factual Reporting
Lynchburg Press
Princess Of Wales
Authentic Extracts
What entities or persons were involved?
Lynchburg Press
Editors Of This Paper
Princess Of Wales
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Accusation Of Publishing Inauthentic Information
Stance / Tone
Defensive Assertion Of Journalistic Integrity
Key Figures
Lynchburg Press
Editors Of This Paper
Princess Of Wales
Key Arguments
Extracts Were Authentic From A Credible American Source
Not In Habit Of Publishing On Light Authority
Claim Rigid Adherence To Truth In Facts
Any Errors Unintentional And Will Be Retracted