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Editorial
March 4, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The Washington City newspaper publishes John Adair's communication on Western country transactions for justice and public enlightenment but deems it intemperate and unfairly attacking respected national figures, pledging to defend them and open columns for rebuttals.
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WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
We have, in our preceding columns, inserted a communication of JOHN ADAIR. We have considered it an act of justice to Mr. Adair to give his statement to the public; we also consider it a duty to the nation to give the freest admission to whatever tends to enlighten the transactions which have either occurred or been meditated in the Western country. At the same time that we make this declaration, we deem it proper to say that in our opinion the address of Mr. Adair is, in a high degree, intemperate; and that it is characterised by a wanton attack upon the character of men high in the confidence of the nation, the purity of whose motives cannot be impeached, and whose political conduct it becomes the true friend of his country firmly to defend against unfounded aggression. We have not at present time to add more than that our columns shall be open to repel the attacks thus unnecessarily made by Mr. Adair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
We have, in our preceding columns, inserted a communication of JOHN ADAIR. We have considered it an act of justice to Mr. Adair to give his statement to the public; we also consider it a duty to the nation to give the freest admission to whatever tends to enlighten the transactions which have either occurred or been meditated in the Western country. At the same time that we make this declaration, we deem it proper to say that in our opinion the address of Mr. Adair is, in a high degree, intemperate; and that it is characterised by a wanton attack upon the character of men high in the confidence of the nation, the purity of whose motives cannot be impeached, and whose political conduct it becomes the true friend of his country firmly to defend against unfounded aggression. We have not at present time to add more than that our columns shall be open to repel the attacks thus unnecessarily made by Mr. Adair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
John Adair
Western Country
Political Attacks
National Figures
Public Enlightenment
Intemperate Address
What entities or persons were involved?
John Adair
Men High In The Confidence Of The Nation
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against John Adair's Attacks On National Figures
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Adair, Defensive Of National Leaders
Key Figures
John Adair
Men High In The Confidence Of The Nation
Key Arguments
Act Of Justice To Publish Adair's Statement
Duty To Enlighten Public On Western Transactions
Adair's Address Is Intemperate
Wanton Attack On Respected National Figures
Purity Of Motives Of Attacked Men Unimpeachable
Duty To Defend Against Unfounded Aggression
Columns Open To Repel Adair's Attacks