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April 2, 1802
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In 1802, the editor of a Boston newspaper announces his three-month imprisonment and $6 fine in Boston Gaol, imposed by the Supreme Judicial Court, likely for libel. He laments the injustice, noting others libel officials freely, yet vows to continue his cause despite separation from family.
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BOSTON, March 13
The Editor of this Paper informs his Patrons, that he is confined in Boston Gaol, under Sentence of the Supreme Judicial Court, for three months, with the additional burden of six Dollars Fine,--The Editor has attempted during his trial to give every satisfaction to the Court: and his concessions have been such, that nothing more could have been expected, from a man under his peculiar circumstances -- with regard to which, he is from this separated three months from his Wife and his family and is obliged to suffer the distresses of imprisonment--while some other Printers are permitted to libel the Supreme Executive, and every officer in the Federal Government-it is his misfortune to be singled out as an object of Judicial Vengeance. --
The Editor feels no way depressed by his situation, and while he is confined, he shall employ his time in promoting that cause which Tyrants attempt to destroy.
Boston Gaol, March 12, 1802
The Editor of this Paper informs his Patrons, that he is confined in Boston Gaol, under Sentence of the Supreme Judicial Court, for three months, with the additional burden of six Dollars Fine,--The Editor has attempted during his trial to give every satisfaction to the Court: and his concessions have been such, that nothing more could have been expected, from a man under his peculiar circumstances -- with regard to which, he is from this separated three months from his Wife and his family and is obliged to suffer the distresses of imprisonment--while some other Printers are permitted to libel the Supreme Executive, and every officer in the Federal Government-it is his misfortune to be singled out as an object of Judicial Vengeance. --
The Editor feels no way depressed by his situation, and while he is confined, he shall employ his time in promoting that cause which Tyrants attempt to destroy.
Boston Gaol, March 12, 1802
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Imprisonment
Editor Fine
Judicial Vengeance
Libel Trial
Press Freedom
What entities or persons were involved?
The Editor
Where did it happen?
Boston Gaol, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
The Editor
Location
Boston Gaol, Boston
Event Date
March 13, 1802
Story Details
The editor informs patrons of his three-month imprisonment and six-dollar fine by the Supreme Judicial Court, expresses dissatisfaction with the trial and unequal treatment compared to other printers who libel officials, notes separation from family, and resolves to promote his cause during confinement.