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March 6, 1799
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Rev. John Coin Ogden imprisoned in Litchfield, Connecticut, for debt after delivering Lyon's petition to the President in Philadelphia; satirical commentary on Connecticut laws and political figures.
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HARTFORD. Feb. 18.
The Rev. John Coin Ogden, on his return from his mission to Philadelphia, where he went on the pious errand of carrying Lyon's petition to the President, was unfortunately deprived of his freedom, and put into Litchfield gaol, FOR DEBT. All this happened by the vile laws of Connecticut, which say that rogues, as well as honest men, must pay what they owe. It is presumed that Lyon as he goes from his gaol to Congress, will at least sneak into Litchfield, pay a visit to his Envoy, and take a petition from him to the Vice-President, that the parson may be freed from his confinement also.--These two Luminaries, seem to be the legal representatives of Castor and Pollux--when one is out of gaol, the other is in.
The Rev. John Coin Ogden, on his return from his mission to Philadelphia, where he went on the pious errand of carrying Lyon's petition to the President, was unfortunately deprived of his freedom, and put into Litchfield gaol, FOR DEBT. All this happened by the vile laws of Connecticut, which say that rogues, as well as honest men, must pay what they owe. It is presumed that Lyon as he goes from his gaol to Congress, will at least sneak into Litchfield, pay a visit to his Envoy, and take a petition from him to the Vice-President, that the parson may be freed from his confinement also.--These two Luminaries, seem to be the legal representatives of Castor and Pollux--when one is out of gaol, the other is in.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Debt Imprisonment
Lyon Petition
Connecticut Laws
Litchfield Gaol
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. John Coin Ogden
Lyon
Where did it happen?
Litchfield, Connecticut
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Litchfield, Connecticut
Event Date
Feb. 18.
Key Persons
Rev. John Coin Ogden
Lyon
Outcome
imprisoned in litchfield gaol for debt
Event Details
Rev. John Coin Ogden was imprisoned for debt upon returning from Philadelphia where he carried Lyon's petition to the President, due to Connecticut laws requiring payment of debts.