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Editorial
November 12, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
An editorial accuses General Dearborn of leading Jacobin activities in Maine, influencing elections via circular letters, and favoring French enemies, calling for his removal from commission.
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DEMAGOGUE GENERAL!
In order to touch the nerve of the Jacobins, I beg leave to ask, if Gen. Dearborn does not head them in this district? Is he not the most active Jacobin in Maine? Has he not been at the bottom of the electioneering business? Did he not originate the CIRCULAR LETTERS?—No one who is acquainted with his French politics will be at a loss to answer these questions. And it is hoped that a man so ungrateful to his country, and so much in favor of its enemies, will soon be deprived of a commission that should be held only by honest Americans.
In order to touch the nerve of the Jacobins, I beg leave to ask, if Gen. Dearborn does not head them in this district? Is he not the most active Jacobin in Maine? Has he not been at the bottom of the electioneering business? Did he not originate the CIRCULAR LETTERS?—No one who is acquainted with his French politics will be at a loss to answer these questions. And it is hoped that a man so ungrateful to his country, and so much in favor of its enemies, will soon be deprived of a commission that should be held only by honest Americans.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jacobin Leader
General Dearborn
Electioneering
Circular Letters
French Politics
Military Commission
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Dearborn
Jacobins
French
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Accusation Of General Dearborn Leading Jacobin Electioneering
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Jacobin And Anti Dearborn
Key Figures
Gen. Dearborn
Jacobins
French
Key Arguments
Gen. Dearborn Heads Jacobins In The District
He Is The Most Active Jacobin In Maine
He Orchestrated Electioneering Business
He Originated The Circular Letters
His French Politics Favor Enemies Of The Country
He Is Ungrateful To His Country
Call To Deprive Him Of His Commission