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Editorial
April 16, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The editorial expresses widespread American outrage at the French Directory's insolence toward U.S. envoys and their aggressive demands, with unanimous resolve to resist. It notes New York's defense preparations, a tarring incident in Savannah, and a Philadelphia clergyman's sermon urging vigilance.
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The Spirit of the Times,
Displays itself from all quarters—from the sacred desk, from the bar, from all social circles, and from individuals, we hear but one sentiment. The insolence of the French Directory to our Envoys, is every where execrated. And the determination to resist their aggressions is unanimous and decided. After reading the substance of their demands, contained in this day's Gazette, cold indeed must be the blood of that American, Who is not fired with indignation.
The State of New York is soliciting the means of defence.
A person suspected of being concerned in a French privateer, has been tarred and feathered at Savannah. Spirit of '75.
A pious clergyman of Philadelphia, on the sabbath after the President had communicated his message to Congress, delivered an occasional discourse from the following pertinent text:
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet and taketh not warning; if the sword shall come and take him away his blood shall be upon his own head.
Displays itself from all quarters—from the sacred desk, from the bar, from all social circles, and from individuals, we hear but one sentiment. The insolence of the French Directory to our Envoys, is every where execrated. And the determination to resist their aggressions is unanimous and decided. After reading the substance of their demands, contained in this day's Gazette, cold indeed must be the blood of that American, Who is not fired with indignation.
The State of New York is soliciting the means of defence.
A person suspected of being concerned in a French privateer, has been tarred and feathered at Savannah. Spirit of '75.
A pious clergyman of Philadelphia, on the sabbath after the President had communicated his message to Congress, delivered an occasional discourse from the following pertinent text:
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet and taketh not warning; if the sword shall come and take him away his blood shall be upon his own head.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
French Directory
American Envoys
French Aggressions
Spirit Of 75
Defense Preparations
Patriotic Indignation
Clergyman Sermon
What entities or persons were involved?
French Directory
Our Envoys
State Of New York
President
Clergyman Of Philadelphia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
American Indignation At French Directory's Insolence And Demands
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Outrage And Resolve To Resist French Aggression
Key Figures
French Directory
Our Envoys
State Of New York
President
Clergyman Of Philadelphia
Key Arguments
Insolence Of French Directory To U.S. Envoys Is Universally Execrated
Unanimous Determination To Resist French Aggressions
Demands In Gazette Fire American Indignation
New York Seeks Means Of Defense
Suspected French Privateer Associate Tarred And Feathered In Savannah, Evoking Spirit Of '75
Philadelphia Clergyman Preaches On Warning Against Impending Sword