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Editorial
June 22, 1814
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary in the Providence Patriot mocks the peace party's despair over Britain's refusal to negotiate with President Madison, likening it to the allies' rejection of Napoleon, implying prolonged war and futility of political efforts.
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Since the late news, some wise politicians tell us, Britain will not treat with Madison, as the allies refused to treat with Napoleon: and the people must therefore put down our President, as the French have put down their Emperor. "Alas and alack a day: this is heavy news, indeed," for the peace party--for if our enemy is so fastidious, we shall certainly not have peace in two years: and if their fastidiousness extends to excluding Mr Madison's friends from the honor of negociating with them, the war will be interminable; for these comprise the people of America. Our Statesmen, therefore may as well hang up their fiddles, and let the world wag, without attempting to accelerate or retard its motion by their puny efforts.
Providence Patriot.
Providence Patriot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
British Negotiations
President Madison
Peace Party
War Prolongation
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Britain
Madison
Napoleon
Peace Party
Statesmen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Peace Party Over British Refusal To Negotiate With Madison
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Britain
Madison
Napoleon
Peace Party
Statesmen
Key Arguments
Britain Refuses To Treat With Madison Like Allies Refused Napoleon
People Must Depose President As French Did Emperor
Fastidious Enemy Ensures No Peace In Two Years
Excluding Madison's Friends Prolongs War Indefinitely
Statesmen Should Abandon Futile Efforts