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Editorial
May 13, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial condemns men fleeing Baltimore with goods during wartime danger, criticizes neighboring towns for exploiting the city's plight, accuses Wagner in Georgetown of treason by advising Admiral Warren on attacks, and urges exposing such cowards and sympathizers, referencing hanging Tories in the previous war.
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Some dastardly men, it seems, have run off from Baltimore with their goods and chattels. After fattening, in peace, upon the enterprize of the city. they leave it to provide-for itself in a time of danger. Such cowards should be exposed. It is with astonishment we learn that neighbouring towns endeavor to take advantage of Baltimore in present circumstances. A fair honorable competition is always allowable But of what stuff must the hearts of those be made who attempt to rise on the calamities of their neighbors ?
Wagner, at George-Town, in the district of Columbia, is attempting to back out. He now pretends that his intimations to Admiral Warren how and where to strike, were intended as warnings to the Baltimoreans. The fellow begins to be afraid of hemp. It is very certain that the time of joking is past. The barbarian conduct of the enemy renders it necessary to watch their aiders in this country more closely.—
They used, we believe, to hang tories last war.
Wagner, at George-Town, in the district of Columbia, is attempting to back out. He now pretends that his intimations to Admiral Warren how and where to strike, were intended as warnings to the Baltimoreans. The fellow begins to be afraid of hemp. It is very certain that the time of joking is past. The barbarian conduct of the enemy renders it necessary to watch their aiders in this country more closely.—
They used, we believe, to hang tories last war.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Moral Or Religious
Crime Or Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Baltimore Deserters
Wartime Cowards
Traitor Wagner
Admiral Warren
Hanging Tories
Enemy Sympathizers
What entities or persons were involved?
Baltimore
Wagner
George Town
Admiral Warren
Tories
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Condemnation Of Wartime Deserters And Traitors
Stance / Tone
Strongly Condemnatory Of Cowards And Enemy Sympathizers
Key Figures
Baltimore
Wagner
George Town
Admiral Warren
Tories
Key Arguments
Dastardly Men Fleeing Baltimore With Goods During Danger Should Be Exposed
Neighboring Towns Exploiting Baltimore's Calamities Shows Dishonorable Hearts
Wagner's Advice To Admiral Warren Was Traitorous, Not A Warning
Time Of Joking Is Past; Watch Enemy Aiders Closely Due To Barbarian Conduct
Tories Were Hanged In The Last War