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Editorial
November 28, 1814
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The editorial highlights the unpaid New-Hampshire militia after serving in Portsmouth defense, criticizes Gov. Strong and federalists for opposing federal militia control, and urges voters to elect a Madisonian governor to ensure proper payment and support.
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Mr. Madison's regard for the Militia.
The New-Hampshire papers mention that the drafted militia of that State which had been called out for the defence of Portsmouth and the U. S ships and property there, after faithfully serving out their tour of duty have returned home unpaid. Many of them were destitute of money and dependent on their friends and the liberality of the inhabitants in the towns through which they passed for support, in returning to the places of their abode. The Paymaster offered them Exchequer Bills or Certificates, promising payment when in funds; but this sort of payment was generally refused.
What enemies to the militia Gov. STRONG and the federalists are, for not being desirous of putting them under the U S. Will not all the militia of this State next year lay aside party feelings, and unite in the election of a Madisonian Gov. "tor, that they may not be deprived, by a "tory" Governor, of the privilege of being turned over to the General Government.
The New-Hampshire papers mention that the drafted militia of that State which had been called out for the defence of Portsmouth and the U. S ships and property there, after faithfully serving out their tour of duty have returned home unpaid. Many of them were destitute of money and dependent on their friends and the liberality of the inhabitants in the towns through which they passed for support, in returning to the places of their abode. The Paymaster offered them Exchequer Bills or Certificates, promising payment when in funds; but this sort of payment was generally refused.
What enemies to the militia Gov. STRONG and the federalists are, for not being desirous of putting them under the U S. Will not all the militia of this State next year lay aside party feelings, and unite in the election of a Madisonian Gov. "tor, that they may not be deprived, by a "tory" Governor, of the privilege of being turned over to the General Government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Militia Pay
Federalist Criticism
Madisonian Governor
Portsmouth Defense
Party Unity
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Madison
Gov. Strong
Federalists
New Hampshire Militia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Unpaid Militia And Advocacy For Federal Control
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Federalists And Supportive Of Madison
Key Figures
Mr. Madison
Gov. Strong
Federalists
New Hampshire Militia
Key Arguments
Militia Served Faithfully But Returned Home Unpaid
Paymaster's Certificates Refused By Soldiers
Federalists And Gov. Strong Oppose Placing Militia Under U.S. Control
Urges Militia To Unite For Election Of Madisonian Governor To Ensure Federal Support