The disposition of the lower orders of the people ... for the French ... is not extinguished.
He was much annoyed by Peter Porcupine. The latter was publishing a daily paper (1799) and in it frequently brought forward Priestley's name in the most opprobrious manner, although Priestley in his own words
had nothing to do with the politics of the country.
The Doctor advised friend Lindsey that
He (Porcupine) every day, advertizes his pamphlet against me, and after my name adds, "commonly known by the name of the fire-brand philosopher."
However, he flattered himself that he would soon be back in Northumberland, where he would be usefully engaged, as
I have cut myself out work for a year at least ... besides attending to my experiments.
Mr. Adams had come into the Presidency, so Priestley very properly went to pay his respects and
take leave of the late President (Washington)