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Editorial
February 8, 1873
The Donaldsonville Chief
Donaldsonville, Gonzales, Ascension County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Senator Blackburn's logical argument for a new printing law to counter public ostracism and terror against supporters of condemned papers, urging the Legislature to enact it as a duty.
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The argument of Senator Blackburn in favor of the enactment of a new printing law is so logical and conclusive that even the enemies of the measure must confess to its sufficiency. The Legislature must meet the ostracism of the democracy upon its own ground. If merchants or other citizens are to be driven by terror and reproach to the support of papers that they condemn as enemies to justice, truth and the people, then the occasion has arisen to justify an exceptional measure in order to meet this weakness of the public. There is no use in evading the matter because it is unpleasant but it should be met at once as a duty.—State Register.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Printing Law
Senator Blackburn
Public Ostracism
Press Support
Legislative Duty
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Blackburn
Legislature
State Register
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Enactment Of New Printing Law Against Public Ostracism
Stance / Tone
Strongly Supportive Of The Measure
Key Figures
Senator Blackburn
Legislature
State Register
Key Arguments
Senator Blackburn's Argument Is Logical And Conclusive Even To Opponents
Legislature Must Counter Democracy's Ostracism On Its Own Terms
Exceptional Measure Needed To Address Public Weakness Driving Terror Against Paper Supporters
Issue Must Be Met Immediately As A Duty