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Editorial
May 21, 1814
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial reacts to shocking foreign news: Paris captured, Chatillon negotiations failed, white cockade in southern cities. Speculates on Napoleon's potential retreat and strategies with generals like Soult, Suchet, and Augereau. Discusses implications for U.S. peace prospects, urging American vigilance and patriotism despite disasters in France.
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ENQUIRER-OFFICE. May 21—
THE NEWS.
It is vain to attempt to estimate the importance of the Foreign News, which we now submit to our Readers—We have crowded in every article which has reached us from Liverpool or Bordeaux. This intelligence is so new & unexpected that it astonishes us, whilst it rouses every sentiment which we owe to our country. Let America be but true to herself, and the whole of fortune may roll in Europe as it pleases.
Paris is taken!—The negotiation at Chatillon has broken off!—The white cockade is mounted in some of the cities of the south: What an extraordinary reverse of fortune!—Perhaps Bonaparte will attempt to withdraw into the interior, further to the South, where he may form a junction with the remains of Soult's and Suchet's armies, and the corps of marshal Augereau, who lately took post at Lyons. In this situation he may make head against the allies, for a time; and if his troops do not desert him nor the Emperor of Austria abandon his cause he may save his crown by making the concessions required of him at Chatillon.
If the Senate however make terms with the allies, it is probable that many if not most of his troops will desert him.
Some politicians here are of the opinion, that these extraordinary events will have an auspicious effect on our own affairs; that they will lead to a General Peace, in which we shall be included.—We are inclined to the opposite sentiment—much as we wish, and as we have always wished for an honorable peace, we fear that the disasters of France will not serve to accelerate its approach. The new situation in which we are placed, ought at least to make us more vigilant, active and determined.—This is not the moment for any true Patriot to despair of the Republic.
THE NEWS.
It is vain to attempt to estimate the importance of the Foreign News, which we now submit to our Readers—We have crowded in every article which has reached us from Liverpool or Bordeaux. This intelligence is so new & unexpected that it astonishes us, whilst it rouses every sentiment which we owe to our country. Let America be but true to herself, and the whole of fortune may roll in Europe as it pleases.
Paris is taken!—The negotiation at Chatillon has broken off!—The white cockade is mounted in some of the cities of the south: What an extraordinary reverse of fortune!—Perhaps Bonaparte will attempt to withdraw into the interior, further to the South, where he may form a junction with the remains of Soult's and Suchet's armies, and the corps of marshal Augereau, who lately took post at Lyons. In this situation he may make head against the allies, for a time; and if his troops do not desert him nor the Emperor of Austria abandon his cause he may save his crown by making the concessions required of him at Chatillon.
If the Senate however make terms with the allies, it is probable that many if not most of his troops will desert him.
Some politicians here are of the opinion, that these extraordinary events will have an auspicious effect on our own affairs; that they will lead to a General Peace, in which we shall be included.—We are inclined to the opposite sentiment—much as we wish, and as we have always wished for an honorable peace, we fear that the disasters of France will not serve to accelerate its approach. The new situation in which we are placed, ought at least to make us more vigilant, active and determined.—This is not the moment for any true Patriot to despair of the Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Foreign News
Paris Capture
Chatillon Negotiations
Bonaparte Strategy
American Vigilance
General Peace
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Bonaparte
Soult
Suchet
Augereau
Emperor Of Austria
Allies
Senate
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reaction To Fall Of Paris And Napoleon's Predicament
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Exhortation Urging Vigilance Despite European Turmoil
Key Figures
Bonaparte
Soult
Suchet
Augereau
Emperor Of Austria
Allies
Senate
Key Arguments
Foreign News From Liverpool And Bordeaux Is Of Utmost Importance And Astonishing
Paris Taken, Chatillon Negotiations Broken, White Cockade In Southern Cities Marks Reverse Of Fortune
Bonaparte May Retreat South To Join Soult, Suchet, Augereau Armies At Lyons To Resist Allies
If Troops Do Not Desert And Austria Supports, He May Save Crown Via Concessions
Senate Terms With Allies Likely Cause Troop Desertions
Events May Not Hasten U.S. Peace Despite Hopes; Disasters In France Unlikely To Accelerate It
America Must Be Vigilant, Active, Determined; Patriots Should Not Despair