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Editorial
August 28, 1804
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A satirical anecdote criticizes Federalist editors for labeling Republicans as Jacobins and infidels, likening it to petty chalking insults on a door. It accuses Federalist leaders of envying Bonaparte's success in monarchical ambitions.
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An Anecdote--FOR THE FEDERALISTS.
The hard names which the Federal Editors are continually calling the Republicans, such as Jacobins, Infidels, Disorganizers, and the like--which names they certainly deserve much more than the Republicans do--remind us of the following anecdote:
Two gentlemen of the city of Bath having high words at a Coffee house, one of them was seen the ensuing morning taking the meanest revenge of chalking "a rascal" upon the street door of his opponent. The latter afterwards called at his house, and was informed by the servant that his master was not at home, but asked if he would leave any message for him.
"No," replied he, "you may tell him I merely called out of compliment, having been informed that he left his name at my door yesterday morning."
The leaders of the monarchic faction in this country are evidently envious at Bonaparte for his succeeding in an object, which they attempted before him; but failed of obtaining.
The hard names which the Federal Editors are continually calling the Republicans, such as Jacobins, Infidels, Disorganizers, and the like--which names they certainly deserve much more than the Republicans do--remind us of the following anecdote:
Two gentlemen of the city of Bath having high words at a Coffee house, one of them was seen the ensuing morning taking the meanest revenge of chalking "a rascal" upon the street door of his opponent. The latter afterwards called at his house, and was informed by the servant that his master was not at home, but asked if he would leave any message for him.
"No," replied he, "you may tell him I merely called out of compliment, having been informed that he left his name at my door yesterday morning."
The leaders of the monarchic faction in this country are evidently envious at Bonaparte for his succeeding in an object, which they attempted before him; but failed of obtaining.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Republicans
Anecdote
Bonaparte
Monarchic Faction
Political Insults
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Editors
Republicans
Bonaparte
Monarchic Faction
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mocking Federalist Attacks On Republicans Via Anecdote
Stance / Tone
Anti Federalist Satire
Key Figures
Federal Editors
Republicans
Bonaparte
Monarchic Faction
Key Arguments
Federalists Deserve The Names They Call Republicans More Than Republicans Do
Federalist Tactics Resemble Petty Revenge Like Chalking Insults
Monarchic Faction Envies Bonaparte's Success In Their Failed Ambitions