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January 20, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Satirical account of Mr. Widgery's boast in Congress that, with power granted, he could raise a New-England company to conquer Canada, suggesting a job contract for efficiency and savings.
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"I can call spirits from the vasty deep."
The redoubtable Mr. Widgery says in Congress; if they will only "give him the power he can raise a Company in New-England large enough to take Canada," and says "Congress need trouble their heads no more about it." Without questioning the ability or courage of the member from Cumberland, who has thus far successfully cut his way through life, to perform this feat, really, would it not be an object for Government to make a contract with the "squire," to conquer Canada BY THE JOB? Possibly the former might make a saving and the latter a handsome pecuniary-- as he is notorious for getting his work done cheap.
The redoubtable Mr. Widgery says in Congress; if they will only "give him the power he can raise a Company in New-England large enough to take Canada," and says "Congress need trouble their heads no more about it." Without questioning the ability or courage of the member from Cumberland, who has thus far successfully cut his way through life, to perform this feat, really, would it not be an object for Government to make a contract with the "squire," to conquer Canada BY THE JOB? Possibly the former might make a saving and the latter a handsome pecuniary-- as he is notorious for getting his work done cheap.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Widgery Boast
Congress Statement
Conquer Canada
New England Company
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Widgery
Squire
Where did it happen?
Congress, New England, Canada
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Widgery
Squire
Location
Congress, New England, Canada
Story Details
Mr. Widgery boasts in Congress of raising a company to conquer Canada if empowered, praised for courage and cheap work, satirically suggested for job contract.