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Editorial
May 1, 1802
The Recorder, Or, Lady's And Gentleman's Miscellany
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editor publishes a second extract from Mr. Hay's pamphlet on the Merchant Tax, highlighting public discontent among payers and the assembly's alignment with constituents, while noting its non-political nature and upcoming continuation.
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ON the last page of this day's "Recorder," there is inserted a second extract from Mr. Hay's pamphlet upon the Merchant Tax.
The tax, as frequently happens in like matters, has excited discontent among those who pay it. The assembly can have no interest distinct from that of their constituents. The republication of this little piece in a newspaper tends of course to recall their attention to the subject. We insert it with the more particular pleasure, because it has nothing to do with those political brangles, which divide our sentiments, and sometimes disturb our peace.
The remainder of the pamphlet will probably be given in next Saturday's "Recorder."
But the circumstance of being confined to a single sheet per week, renders us constantly hampered for want of room.
The tax, as frequently happens in like matters, has excited discontent among those who pay it. The assembly can have no interest distinct from that of their constituents. The republication of this little piece in a newspaper tends of course to recall their attention to the subject. We insert it with the more particular pleasure, because it has nothing to do with those political brangles, which divide our sentiments, and sometimes disturb our peace.
The remainder of the pamphlet will probably be given in next Saturday's "Recorder."
But the circumstance of being confined to a single sheet per week, renders us constantly hampered for want of room.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
What keywords are associated?
Merchant Tax
Public Discontent
Assembly Constituents
Non Political Content
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hay
Assembly
Constituents
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Merchant Tax And Public Discontent
Stance / Tone
Neutral And Supportive Of Non Political Discourse
Key Figures
Mr. Hay
Assembly
Constituents
Key Arguments
The Tax Has Excited Discontent Among Those Who Pay It.
The Assembly Can Have No Interest Distinct From That Of Their Constituents.
Republication In A Newspaper Recalls Attention To The Subject.
The Piece Has Nothing To Do With Political Brangles That Divide Sentiments.