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Editorial
February 25, 1777
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anonymous editorial in Portsmouth advises Tories to stay indoors to avoid insults and not disrupt the American cause, urges Whigs to avoid frequent street assemblies after court acquittal, and suggests distinguishing moderate Whigs to prevent party mixing.
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PORTSMOUTH. February 24.
A Whisper to the FOLKS called TORIES.
Not to disturb the
A Source of the Town, nor do any Thing directly or indirectly against the American Cause, would advise, that you keep in your own Houses as much as possible. and not assemble together in the Street or elsewhere in too great a Number. as that will be look'd upon as an indirect Method taken against the public Good, and subject your Persons to Insults-It would also be prudent for those who desire to preserve the Name of staunch Whigs, not to join their Assemblies so frequently in the open Streets. as that gives a Sanction to their evil Doings--The Court has acquitted them on Conditions,therefore pass them with silent Contempt,and let their own guilty Reflections be their Punishment. — -It would also be proper that whiffing Whigs should be distinguish'd, and assemble together, as their mixing with either of the above, is taking an unfair Advantage, and consequently brings a Reflection on both Parties, as they must be considered by the Public a Species beneath the Notice of either Class.
PORTSMOUTH. February 24.
A Whisper to the FOLKS called TORIES.
Not to disturb the
A Source of the Town, nor do any Thing directly or indirectly against the American Cause, would advise, that you keep in your own Houses as much as possible. and not assemble together in the Street or elsewhere in too great a Number. as that will be look'd upon as an indirect Method taken against the public Good, and subject your Persons to Insults-It would also be prudent for those who desire to preserve the Name of staunch Whigs, not to join their Assemblies so frequently in the open Streets. as that gives a Sanction to their evil Doings--The Court has acquitted them on Conditions,therefore pass them with silent Contempt,and let their own guilty Reflections be their Punishment. — -It would also be proper that whiffing Whigs should be distinguish'd, and assemble together, as their mixing with either of the above, is taking an unfair Advantage, and consequently brings a Reflection on both Parties, as they must be considered by the Public a Species beneath the Notice of either Class.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tories
Whigs
American Cause
Public Assemblies
Court Acquittal
Partisan Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
Tories
Whigs
Whiffing Whigs
The Court
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advice To Tories And Whigs On Public Behavior
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Advisory In Support Of American Cause
Key Figures
Tories
Whigs
Whiffing Whigs
The Court
Key Arguments
Tories Should Stay In Houses To Avoid Insults And Not Disrupt American Cause
Staunch Whigs Should Not Assemble Frequently In Streets After Court Acquittal
Treat Acquitted Whigs With Silent Contempt
Distinguish Whiffing Whigs And Have Them Assemble Separately To Avoid Party Reflections