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Editorial
January 23, 1809
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes threats to expel Representative Mr. Elliot for speaking freely in debate, warning of worse oppression under potential Napoleonic rule, invoking biblical imagery.
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FREEDOM OF DEBATE!
Amid the continual thunder of "Order! Order!" with which Mr. Elliot was assailed during a considerable part of the time when he was speaking on the night of the 2d inst. the Stentorian voice of one of the most influential democratic leaders was repeatedly heard, exclaiming,
"Damn the Rascal, if my friends would join me, I would expel him!"
If expulsion is already contemplated as the proper punishment of a representative who shall exercise his constitutional privileges in the service of his country, what are we to expect when we shall become the humble servants of Napoleon the Great!
… If these things are done in the green tree, what will be done in the dry?"
Freeman's Journal
Amid the continual thunder of "Order! Order!" with which Mr. Elliot was assailed during a considerable part of the time when he was speaking on the night of the 2d inst. the Stentorian voice of one of the most influential democratic leaders was repeatedly heard, exclaiming,
"Damn the Rascal, if my friends would join me, I would expel him!"
If expulsion is already contemplated as the proper punishment of a representative who shall exercise his constitutional privileges in the service of his country, what are we to expect when we shall become the humble servants of Napoleon the Great!
… If these things are done in the green tree, what will be done in the dry?"
Freeman's Journal
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Freedom Of Debate
Expulsion Threat
Constitutional Privileges
Democratic Leaders
Napoleon
Political Oppression
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Elliot
Influential Democratic Leader
Napoleon The Great
Freeman's Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Freedom Of Debate Against Expulsion Threats
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Freedom Of Debate And Anti Authoritarian
Key Figures
Mr. Elliot
Influential Democratic Leader
Napoleon The Great
Freeman's Journal
Key Arguments
Expulsion Threatened For Exercising Constitutional Privileges
Assaults On Speaker With 'Order! Order!' During Debate
Warning Of Greater Oppression Under Napoleonic Rule
Biblical Allusion To Escalating Persecution