When was it published?

September 12, 1814 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Domestic News September 12, 1814

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

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Armstrong Dismissal, War Department, Madison Criticism, Washington Defense, British Approach

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

General Armstrong dismissed as head of the War Department amid public outrage over his conduct and the defenseless state of Washington against British forces. Criticism extends to President Madison, with calls for his and the Vice President's resignation.

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General Armstrong has been dismissed from the head of the War Department. Could the President and Vice President also be dismissed the nation might enjoy some hope again. And dismissed they must be, or induced to resign. The very people who a year ago were their firm supporters, are now most clamorous against them.—U. S. Gaz.

RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY AT WAR.

It is stated that the people and troops at Washington and Georgetown were so exasperated at the conduct of Ex-Secretary, Armstrong that it had become unsafe for him to appear in public. If neglect of duty is Armstrong's only crime, in what light will the President be viewed? Armstrong could act only by command of Mr. Madison—he as the Commander in Chief, must have known the defenceless situation of Washington, and that the British were coming to that quarter with a powerful force.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Armstrong Dismissal War Department Madison Criticism Washington Defense British Approach

What entities or persons were involved?

General Armstrong Mr. Madison

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

General Armstrong Mr. Madison

Outcome

general armstrong dismissed from the war department; public and troops exasperated, unsafe for him to appear in public; calls for president and vice president to be dismissed or resign.

Event Details

General Armstrong dismissed from head of War Department due to neglect of duty in defending Washington against British forces; people and troops at Washington and Georgetown outraged at his conduct; criticism of President Madison for commanding Armstrong and knowing the city's defenseless state.