Excerpt from Statement of Facts Relating<br/><br/>IN presenting to the Public 3 statement of facts relating to the trespass committed in 1826 on the Printing Press, at that time in the possession of Mr. William Lyon m'kenzie, and candidly de elating and avowing the motives which in?uenced the persous con cerned in that act, I feel it necessary, as 1 am connected with the Government bv an othee, however unimportant, to ofter, respect fully, to his excellency the lieutenant governor, rm apology for the liberty I have taken in presuming to make me of His name, or the names of persons forming members of His Government without first obtaining his permission, or even making him aware of my intention. But the Editor of the Colonial Advocate, having lately thought proper, by representing in his usual stvle, statements relating to the injury committed upon his pmperty, bv myselfand a few others, in language Which could not have proceeded from any mind not cal lous to truth, and devoid of every honorable and virtuous feeling, with the sole view of exciting public indignation against myself and companions, and involving the Government in a suspicion created bv his own malignant imagination, that they were the contrivers and instigators ofthe act he complains ot; I cannot, in justice to myself, or to those implicated through my indiscretion, remain lon ger silent, and quietly Witness this second attempt at imposition, without an ettort to counteract its wicked and mischievous tendency, by what I declare on my honor, and what is known to eight or nine other persons} concerned with me, to be a true, faithful, and ungar nished statement of every thing' that occurred relating to that hasty ktixnhinconsidlerate act.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a candid account of the events surrounding the 1826 trespass on a press belonging to the Colonial Advocate, a notorious newspaper responsible for spreading malicious and often false information throughout the community. The incident, which the author played a role in, sparked outrage and controversy. The author presents a vivid and detailed analysis of the broader societal and political context surrounding the incident, including the newspaper's role in fueling tensions and the government's response to the situation. Through this lens, the book explores important themes such as freedom of the press, the role of government, and the dangers of misinformation. The author's personal perspective and inclusion of an affidavit from other involved parties lend depth and authenticity to the narrative, while the historical context and insights into media and politics make this an intriguing read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of a society wrestling with the spread of false information. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781390441697_0
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