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Editorial
October 6, 1812
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the Staunton Convention's platform of 'Peace, Union, & Commerce and no Foreign Alliance' as deceptive, while affirming support for honorable peace, liberal commerce, opposition to foreign ties, and defense of the Union against eastern factions seeking its dissolution.
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Staunton Convention.
This small Convention of the Delegates of 18 Counties head their ticket with "Peace, Union, & Commerce and no Foreign Alliance," in staring Capitols. And do they expect to gull the people by this sort of language? We too are the friends of Peace; but of a Peace that is built on firm and honorable principles. We too are friends of commerce, on a large and liberal scale, commensurate with our rights and secure from future & growing aggression. We are the enemies of all Foreign Alliance, whether with Bonaparte or John Bull. We are devoted to the Union of these States, and we will defend it against the arts or the arms of their brethren in the East, who seek "its speedy and awful dissolution." because they cannot mount into the seats of power.
This small Convention of the Delegates of 18 Counties head their ticket with "Peace, Union, & Commerce and no Foreign Alliance," in staring Capitols. And do they expect to gull the people by this sort of language? We too are the friends of Peace; but of a Peace that is built on firm and honorable principles. We too are friends of commerce, on a large and liberal scale, commensurate with our rights and secure from future & growing aggression. We are the enemies of all Foreign Alliance, whether with Bonaparte or John Bull. We are devoted to the Union of these States, and we will defend it against the arts or the arms of their brethren in the East, who seek "its speedy and awful dissolution." because they cannot mount into the seats of power.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Staunton Convention
Peace Union Commerce
Foreign Alliance
Union Defense
Eastern Threats
What entities or persons were involved?
Staunton Convention
Delegates Of 18 Counties
Bonaparte
John Bull
Brethren In The East
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Staunton Convention Platform
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Union And Critical Of Convention
Key Figures
Staunton Convention
Delegates Of 18 Counties
Bonaparte
John Bull
Brethren In The East
Key Arguments
Convention's Platform Of Peace, Union, & Commerce And No Foreign Alliance Is Gullible Language
Support Honorable Peace On Firm Principles
Favor Large Scale Commerce Secure From Aggression
Oppose All Foreign Alliances
Devoted To Union Defense Against Eastern Dissolution Efforts