Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
June 10, 1847
Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
An editorial critiques 'patriotic war-and-glory clergymen' for preaching thanksgiving sermons over American victories in the Mexican War, listing several key battles that occurred on Sundays, implying violation of the Sabbath.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Sabbath Work.
The following facts are commended to the consideration of all patriotic war-and-glory clergymen, who are nothing loth, at the proclamation of Governors, to preach thanksgiving sermons over the triumphs of the American arms in Mexico:
"The battle of Palo Alto was fought on Sunday the 8th day of May.
"The American army arrived and took position in front of Monterey on Sunday, the 20th day of September —the battle commenced the next morning.
"The battle of Del Norte, New Mexico, was fought on Sunday, the 24th day of January.
"The battle of Buena Vista commenced on Sunday, the 21st day of February.
"The surrender of the city and castle of Vera Cruz was made to Gen. Scott on Sunday, the 27th day of February.
"The battle of Sacramento, Chihuahua, was fought on Sunday, the 28th day of March.
"The battle of Cerro Gordo commenced on Sunday the 17th day of April."
The following facts are commended to the consideration of all patriotic war-and-glory clergymen, who are nothing loth, at the proclamation of Governors, to preach thanksgiving sermons over the triumphs of the American arms in Mexico:
"The battle of Palo Alto was fought on Sunday the 8th day of May.
"The American army arrived and took position in front of Monterey on Sunday, the 20th day of September —the battle commenced the next morning.
"The battle of Del Norte, New Mexico, was fought on Sunday, the 24th day of January.
"The battle of Buena Vista commenced on Sunday, the 21st day of February.
"The surrender of the city and castle of Vera Cruz was made to Gen. Scott on Sunday, the 27th day of February.
"The battle of Sacramento, Chihuahua, was fought on Sunday, the 28th day of March.
"The battle of Cerro Gordo commenced on Sunday the 17th day of April."
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Sabbath Work
Mexican War
Sunday Battles
Clergymen Critique
Thanksgiving Sermons
What entities or persons were involved?
Patriotic War And Glory Clergymen
American Army
Gen. Scott
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Sabbath Violations In Mexican War Battles
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Clergymen Supporting War Triumphs On Sundays
Key Figures
Patriotic War And Glory Clergymen
American Army
Gen. Scott
Key Arguments
Multiple Key Battles In The Mexican War Occurred On Sundays
Clergymen Hypocritically Preach Thanksgiving For Sunday War Triumphs