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November 7, 1853
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Norfolk Beacon critiques the Portsmouth Globe's praise for General Scott as a revered warrior, suggesting it would be more honorable to oppose him politically without attacking his character and military honors.
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General Scott.
"Virginia may repudiate him as a politician; but as a warrior, she loves and reveres him. Untarnished honors encircle his shield, a victory hangs upon every laurel that decks his brow, and the gratitude of his country attends his steps."
The above is from the Portsmouth Globe, Democratic. How much more dignified and honorable would it have been to have battled against Gen. Scott, as a politician, instead of attempting to sully his independence and honor of character, and the "untarnished laurels that deck his brow"--Norfolk Beacon.
"Virginia may repudiate him as a politician; but as a warrior, she loves and reveres him. Untarnished honors encircle his shield, a victory hangs upon every laurel that decks his brow, and the gratitude of his country attends his steps."
The above is from the Portsmouth Globe, Democratic. How much more dignified and honorable would it have been to have battled against Gen. Scott, as a politician, instead of attempting to sully his independence and honor of character, and the "untarnished laurels that deck his brow"--Norfolk Beacon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
General Scott
Politics
Norfolk Beacon
Portsmouth Globe
Virginia
What entities or persons were involved?
General Scott
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
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Primary Location
Norfolk
Key Persons
General Scott
Event Details
The Norfolk Beacon responds to the Democratic Portsmouth Globe's praise of General Scott as a warrior, arguing that political opposition should target his politics rather than his military honor and character.