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Editorial July 23, 1849

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Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

Charles Sumner, in an address to the Peace Society, cites names of British steam navy vessels to exemplify the infernal spirit of war, listing vessels like Acheron, Adder, and others.

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Names of War Vessels. Charles Sumner, Esq., in his recent eloquent address before the Peace Society, called the roll of the English steam navy, as an illustration of the infernal spirit of war. The following is the list of names cited by Mr. Sumner, from the latest official publication by the British Navy:
"Acheron, Adder, Alecto, Avenger, Basilisk. Bloodhound, Bulldog, Crocodile, Erebus, Firebrand, Fury, Goliath, Gorgon, Harpy, Hecate, Hound, Jackall, Mastiff, Pluto, Rattlesnake, Revenge, Salamander, Savage, Scorpion, Scourge, Serpent, Spider, Spiteful, Spitfire, Styx, Sulphur, Tartar, Terrible, Terror, Vengeance, Viper, Vixen, Virago, Volcano, Vulture, Warspite, Wildfire, Wolf, Wolverine."

What sub-type of article is it?

War Or Peace Moral Or Religious

What keywords are associated?

War Vessels Peace Society Charles Sumner British Navy Anti War Naval Names

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Sumner Peace Society British Navy

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Critique Of War Spirit Through British Naval Vessel Names

Stance / Tone

Anti War Eloquence

Key Figures

Charles Sumner Peace Society British Navy

Key Arguments

Names Of English Steam Navy Vessels Illustrate The Infernal Spirit Of War

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