Note 963 — Chapter IV · (continued 2)

Ogden’s pamphlet was in high favor with the Democrats from the first. The Aurora of Feb. 14, 1800, has the following reference to it: “This book, within a few months, has attained a very rapid and extensive circulation, in all parts of the union. It is the ‘clue’ to the tyrannies at the northward, which have assumed the control of our affairs, under the sanction of federalism, or an union of church and state, & which has associated in one focus, federalism, religion, war, aristocracy, monarchy, and prelacy.” Ogden was responsible for two other pamphlets, somewhat similar in tone, but less striking. One of these bore the title: Friendly Remarks to the People of Connecticut, upon their College and Schools. It was published anonymously, and without indication of date or place of publication. The other bore the following title and imprint: A Short History of Late Ecclesiastical Oppressions in New-England and Vermont. By a Citizen. In which is exhibited a Statement of the Violation of Religious Liberties which are ratified by the Constitution of the United States. Richmond, … 1799. Neither of these is worthy of special notice.