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Editorial
October 5, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Col. Lewis Cass's letter to the Secretary of War for not proving Gen. Hull's treason and condemns its publication as unfair condemnation without trial by President Madison and his administration.
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The letter of Col. Lewis Cass, to the secretary of war, fills us with grief and astonishment it furnishes no proof that gen. Hull was a traitor: At best (if we are to speak in favour of the administration) it only goes to prove, that gen. Hull was unfit for the command, owing either to cowardice, or want of judgment. If col. Cass was authorized by the other field officers to offer the statement made, as founded in fact, the communication to the secretary of war was in the proper form the service requires, according to usage long practiced in the European service But to publish it to the world as evidence of gen. Hull's guilt, previous to hearing him in his own defence, has no precedent ! On the part of the secretary of war, it is an action as base as it is wicked and Dangerous.
The transaction stands in an official form, because the letter was directed to the secretary of war, and, of course, by him passed to the publisher.
Gen. Hull has been condemned without a trial—or without even being heard in his defence, by Mr. Madison and his secretary of war.
The transaction stands in an official form, because the letter was directed to the secretary of war, and, of course, by him passed to the publisher.
Gen. Hull has been condemned without a trial—or without even being heard in his defence, by Mr. Madison and his secretary of war.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Gen Hull
Lewis Cass
Secretary Of War
Treason Accusation
Unfair Trial
Military Command
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Lewis Cass
Gen. Hull
Secretary Of War
Mr. Madison
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Against Accusations Of Gen. Hull's Treason
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Administration For Unfair Condemnation
Key Figures
Col. Lewis Cass
Gen. Hull
Secretary Of War
Mr. Madison
Key Arguments
Cass's Letter Provides No Proof Of Hull's Treason
At Best, It Shows Hull's Unfitness Due To Cowardice Or Poor Judgment
Publishing The Letter Before Hull's Defense Lacks Precedent And Is Base, Wicked, And Dangerous
Hull Condemned Without Trial By Madison And Secretary Of War