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Editorial November 8, 1814

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Satirical critique of British leaders' rhetoric in peace negotiations with America during the War of 1812, mocking the Prince Regent's and Speaker's interpretations of 'honorable peace' and 'maritime rights,' while attacking the Regent's personal character.

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New Dictionary.—If ever we have another negotiation, we intreat the favor of the Prince Regent and the Speaker of the House of Commons to supply us with a copy of their Dictionaries—The Prince Regent observed he wanted peace on terms honorable to both nations.—The Courier interpreted the phrase into a hope that it would not be equally honorable to both; as if the greater honor, which was given to the one, was not taken from the other.—The phrase, however, has a new version from the lips of Ld. Gambier and others—By honor to America, we are now to read sheer dishonor—The Prince however, is no very good judge of what honor is—as he bilks his creditors: has driven his wife to the continent; and continues to stuff into his own person, as much debauchery as can sit under a crown.

The Speaker of the House of Commons was only anxious for "the establishment of the maritime rights," of Great Britain. By their maritime rights, he understands our fleets, our forts, and our lands,—Richmond Eng.

What sub-type of article is it?

Satire War Or Peace Foreign Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Peace Negotiations Honorable Terms Maritime Rights Prince Regent Satire Dishonor

What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Regent Speaker Of The House Of Commons Ld. Gambier The Courier

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Mockery Of British Peace Negotiation Language

Stance / Tone

Satirical Criticism

Key Figures

Prince Regent Speaker Of The House Of Commons Ld. Gambier The Courier

Key Arguments

Prince Regent's 'Honorable Peace' Reinterpreted As Dishonor To America Courier's Biased Interpretation Of Equal Honor Prince Regent Lacks Understanding Of Honor Due To Personal Scandals Speaker's 'Maritime Rights' Means Seizure Of American Fleets, Forts, And Lands

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