Zenger, John P., 1697-1746 New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 88 (July 14, 1735)]
Order a pdf of this item here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06108.04 Author/Creator: Zenger, John P., 1697-1746 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 1735 Pagination: 4 p. ; 28 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Published three weeks before Zenger's trial. Argues that resistance is necessary in order to preserve and protect man's natural right to equity and self-preservation. Warns against submission to corrupt powers and those who consider themselves above the law.
Announces the murder of Capt. Christopher Brooks at the hands of his crew members and consequently the takeover of the ship by Boatswain Robert Anderson. Includes an update on the War of the Polish Succession.
In addition to the editorial, the journal also includes a section on foreign affairs with an update on the War of the Polish Succession, New York customs house arrival and departures, and advertisements. There is no designated New York news section in this issue.
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.