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Editorial
April 13, 1814
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Enquirer notes that Admiral Cochrane has not arrived in the Chesapeake, with no land troops present. It speculates that British forces are unlikely to launch a serious attack on Virginia or Atlantic ports, predicting their focus on Canada instead, but warns against lowering defenses.
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THE ENQUIRER.
APRIL 13.
ADMIRAL COCHRANE not arrived.
It appears, that this Admiral is not arrived -- nor a single land-troop has come into the Chesapeake. It seems the Admiral is expected at Halifax and not in the Chesapeake. As to troops, we have no idea that any serious attack will be made on Virginia or any of the Atlantic ports with the force which is at present in the American Seas. The enemy are not rash enough to believe, that they are able to make any serious impression upon our shore; while with the troops which we can command we shall be able to make a serious impression upon Canada, unless they can turn all their forces in that direction. It is to that point therefore, that we presume they will address their principal attention.
We ought not, however, to trust so much to any speculative ideas on this subject, as to be thrown off our guard -- so far from it, we ought to use every precaution to repel an enemy, who comes, like the thief in the night.
APRIL 13.
ADMIRAL COCHRANE not arrived.
It appears, that this Admiral is not arrived -- nor a single land-troop has come into the Chesapeake. It seems the Admiral is expected at Halifax and not in the Chesapeake. As to troops, we have no idea that any serious attack will be made on Virginia or any of the Atlantic ports with the force which is at present in the American Seas. The enemy are not rash enough to believe, that they are able to make any serious impression upon our shore; while with the troops which we can command we shall be able to make a serious impression upon Canada, unless they can turn all their forces in that direction. It is to that point therefore, that we presume they will address their principal attention.
We ought not, however, to trust so much to any speculative ideas on this subject, as to be thrown off our guard -- so far from it, we ought to use every precaution to repel an enemy, who comes, like the thief in the night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Admiral Cochrane
Chesapeake Bay
British Troops
Atlantic Ports
Canada Defense
Military Vigilance
What entities or persons were involved?
Admiral Cochrane
British Enemy
Canada
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Naval And Troop Movements In The Chesapeake And Focus On Canada
Stance / Tone
Cautiously Optimistic But Urging Vigilance
Key Figures
Admiral Cochrane
British Enemy
Canada
Key Arguments
Admiral Cochrane Has Not Arrived In The Chesapeake
No Land Troops Have Entered The Chesapeake
British Unlikely To Make Serious Attack On Virginia Or Atlantic Ports
American Forces Can Threaten Canada
British Will Focus Principal Attention On Canada
Maintain Precautions Against Surprise Enemy Attack