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Editorial
January 7, 1847
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes the Massachusetts Governor for failing to respond to a federal requisition for volunteers in the war, contrasting with his prompt action last summer. Urges Bay State men to volunteer as in 1813-1814, shaming officials influenced by war opponents like Webster, referencing Caleb Strong's historical opposition.
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"THERE SHE STANDS-LOOK AT HER!"-The Governor of Massachusetts, when a requisition was made on that State last summer, promptly issued a proclamation and general orders for raising the Volunteers required. At the latest dates he had made no response to the new requisition. He seems to have surrendered himself into the keeping of such men as Webster, who oppose and denounce the war. Does he not remember the place in American history occupied by Caleb Strong? or is he anxious for a similar position! The brave men of the Bay State should now, as in 1813 and 1814, step forward at their country's call, and thus shame their recreant office-holders. —St. Louis Union.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
War Requisition
Massachusetts Governor
Volunteers
Caleb Strong
Daniel Webster
Bay State
War Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Of Massachusetts
Webster
Caleb Strong
Volunteers
Bay State Men
St. Louis Union
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Massachusetts Governor's Inaction On War Volunteer Requisition
Stance / Tone
Pro War Exhortation Shaming Officials And Calling For Volunteers
Key Figures
Governor Of Massachusetts
Webster
Caleb Strong
Volunteers
Bay State Men
St. Louis Union
Key Arguments
Governor Promptly Responded To Last Summer's Requisition But Ignores The New One
Governor Influenced By War Opponents Like Webster
Recalls Caleb Strong's Historical Opposition To War
Urges Massachusetts Men To Volunteer As In 1813 1814 To Shame Officials