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January 19, 1814
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Correction in The Public Ledger: Distance from North Landing to Kempsville is just over eight miles, not 18 or 10 as previously stated, highlighting how natural advantages are undermined by poor embargo policy during war with superior naval forces.
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THE PUBLIC LEDGER
WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 19, 1814
In our last paper under the head of Embargo, it is stated that the distance from North Landing to Kempsville is 18 miles we intended to have said 10 miles. We are since informed, from a very accurate survey lately made, the distance is little over eight miles thus more strongly showing that the benefits which a bountiful Providence has bestowed upon our country, are rendered of no advantage from the rash policy of our weak rulers. It would seem that nature had intended the shallow and dangerous navigation of North Carolina, for our benefit, whenever we should be (as we now are) at war with a superior Naval force.
WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 19, 1814
In our last paper under the head of Embargo, it is stated that the distance from North Landing to Kempsville is 18 miles we intended to have said 10 miles. We are since informed, from a very accurate survey lately made, the distance is little over eight miles thus more strongly showing that the benefits which a bountiful Providence has bestowed upon our country, are rendered of no advantage from the rash policy of our weak rulers. It would seem that nature had intended the shallow and dangerous navigation of North Carolina, for our benefit, whenever we should be (as we now are) at war with a superior Naval force.
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Politics
Economic
Shipping
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Embargo Policy
Distance Correction
North Landing
Kempsville
Naval War
Geographic Benefits
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North Landing To Kempsville
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Primary Location
North Landing To Kempsville
Event Date
January 19, 1814
Event Details
Correction to previous report on distance between North Landing and Kempsville, now confirmed as little over eight miles by recent survey, emphasizing how natural geographic benefits are negated by rash government policy during ongoing war with superior naval power, particularly via North Carolina's shallow navigation.