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Editorial
April 11, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial from Boston Gazette argues that while opponents claim glories of offensive battles like in Canada, defensive victories against invasion belong to the militia, emphasizing national capability to repel aggression and that true glory lies in avoiding war.
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FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
GLORY OF THE LATE WAR.
It is said by our political opponents, that we share not with them in the glories of the field of battle. To all laurels won in Canada they are welcome. Those which have been gathered in defence of our soil, belong almost exclusively to the militia. Their glory is ours. Whoever thought that a country containing seven millions of people was incapable of maintaining its independence, or was not able to repel invasion from its shores? Was it for this purpose that war was declared? Did we invite this fury upon our land to show to the world that we could stop and punish its aggression? God is just. Invasion on both sides, has been checked in the blood of the assailants. It is, indeed, glorious, to extinguish the flame of War. BUT THE GREATEST GLORY OF ALL WOULD HAVE BEEN, NEVER TO HAVE KINDLED IT.
GLORY OF THE LATE WAR.
It is said by our political opponents, that we share not with them in the glories of the field of battle. To all laurels won in Canada they are welcome. Those which have been gathered in defence of our soil, belong almost exclusively to the militia. Their glory is ours. Whoever thought that a country containing seven millions of people was incapable of maintaining its independence, or was not able to repel invasion from its shores? Was it for this purpose that war was declared? Did we invite this fury upon our land to show to the world that we could stop and punish its aggression? God is just. Invasion on both sides, has been checked in the blood of the assailants. It is, indeed, glorious, to extinguish the flame of War. BUT THE GREATEST GLORY OF ALL WOULD HAVE BEEN, NEVER TO HAVE KINDLED IT.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Late War
Glory
Militia
Defense
Invasion
Independence
Peace
What entities or persons were involved?
Political Opponents
Militia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Glory Of Defensive Actions In The Late War
Stance / Tone
Defensive Pride With Anti War Sentiment
Key Figures
Political Opponents
Militia
Key Arguments
Laurels Won In Canada Belong To Political Opponents
Glories Gathered In Defence Of Soil Belong To Militia
Country Of Seven Millions Capable Of Maintaining Independence And Repelling Invasion
Greatest Glory Is Never To Have Kindled War