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July 7, 1792
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Inhabitants of Lansingburg addressed Chief Justice Jay upon his arrival on the 30th ult., expressing regret over the canvassing committee's favoritism toward Governor Clinton in the late election. Jay responded politely, urging temper and moderation in defending rights.
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The inhabitants of Lansingburg, in committee, addressed the honorable Chief Justice Jay, who arrived in their town on the 30th ult.—Among other sentiments, they express their "regret and resentment at the evident prostitution of virtue and patriotism displayed by a majority of the canvassing committee in favor of Governor Clinton."
The Chief Justice returned a polite answer, but from motives of delicacy declined any particular remarks with respect to the late election.
"Our citizens know the value of their rights (said he) and it is hoped their efforts to maintain them will always be marked by temper and moderation, as well as by constancy and zeal."
The Chief Justice returned a polite answer, but from motives of delicacy declined any particular remarks with respect to the late election.
"Our citizens know the value of their rights (said he) and it is hoped their efforts to maintain them will always be marked by temper and moderation, as well as by constancy and zeal."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Lansingburg Address
Chief Justice Jay
Governor Clinton
Election Canvass
Political Sentiments
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Justice Jay
Governor Clinton
Where did it happen?
Lansingburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lansingburg
Event Date
30th Ult.
Key Persons
Chief Justice Jay
Governor Clinton
Event Details
Inhabitants of Lansingburg in committee addressed Chief Justice Jay upon his arrival, expressing regret and resentment at the canvassing committee's favoritism toward Governor Clinton. Jay gave a polite response, declining remarks on the election and emphasizing temper and moderation in defending rights.