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How Mathew Carey Cleverly Avoided Accusation

In December 1799, John Ward Fenno, Junior, editor of the leading Federalist newspaper, Gazette of the United States, published an editorial claiming the United Irishmen in the United States were plotting a rebellion.  He identified the suspected leaders of the organization:  … Continue reading

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How William Duane Eluded Authorities (continued)

The Federalists soon set their sights on prosecuting William Duane as an alien.  As an Irishman, he denounced the Alien Act and circulated a petition against it, collecting signatures in Philadelphia.  As he tried to solicit signatures outside St. Mary’s … Continue reading

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