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February 21, 1812
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Satirical report from New York on ambitious military commission candidates in the new standing army, fewer western applications post-Tippecanoe, Governor Harrison's bid for general staff, and resignations due to Wabash Fever.
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NEW YORK, February 13.
A GOOD THING IF TRUE.
It is said most of the candidates for commissions in the new standing army, have put their claims for rank so high as to leave much room for falling; and that many of them are said to be so patriotic as to assure the War Secretary, if they cannot be Generals, Colonels, Majors, or cetera, that, like the French Perruquier in the old war they must be content with being Corporals. Should their patriotism go farther, and the disappointed consent to enlist for soldiers, there can be no doubt we shall then have as many privates as officers, which otherwise we fear will not be the case. It is hinted in letters from Washington, that since the Tippecanoe affair, the applications from the westward, &c. have not been so numerous as formerly: though we learn that the persecuted Governor Harrison has applied for a General's staff in the new army. The 'Wabash Fever' has, it is said, occasioned some resignations.
A GOOD THING IF TRUE.
It is said most of the candidates for commissions in the new standing army, have put their claims for rank so high as to leave much room for falling; and that many of them are said to be so patriotic as to assure the War Secretary, if they cannot be Generals, Colonels, Majors, or cetera, that, like the French Perruquier in the old war they must be content with being Corporals. Should their patriotism go farther, and the disappointed consent to enlist for soldiers, there can be no doubt we shall then have as many privates as officers, which otherwise we fear will not be the case. It is hinted in letters from Washington, that since the Tippecanoe affair, the applications from the westward, &c. have not been so numerous as formerly: though we learn that the persecuted Governor Harrison has applied for a General's staff in the new army. The 'Wabash Fever' has, it is said, occasioned some resignations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Military Commissions
Standing Army
Tippecanoe Affair
Governor Harrison
Wabash Fever
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Harrison
War Secretary
Where did it happen?
New York, Washington, Westward
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Harrison
War Secretary
Location
New York, Washington, Westward
Event Date
February 13
Story Details
Satirical commentary on candidates for commissions in the new standing army overclaiming high ranks, expressing willingness to accept lower if needed, but fewer applications from the west since Tippecanoe; Governor Harrison applies for general staff; Wabash Fever causes resignations.