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Editorial
July 18, 1814
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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Editorial discusses circulating rumors of a possible armistice between the US and Britain, met at Gothenburg, but highlights indicators like British military reinforcements and US preparations suggesting continued war, expressing skepticism about peace prospects during the War of 1812.
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Portland:
Monday, July 18, 1814.
Peace Rumour.--For several days past reports have been in circulation said to come from Belfast-that a frigate arrived at Halifax 1st July. in 20 days passage from England, bringing accounts that the United States and British Commissioners had met at Gottenburg, and that it was believed an armistice had been agreed upon. A few days will determine what reliance, if any, is to be placed upon this report:
Peace Prospects.-The constant declarations the administration papers, that Great Britain resolved to subjugate and recolonize the United States before she makes peace.-The frequent declaration of the favorite sentiment of the war-hawks, the annexation of the Canadas to the United States or perpetual war.-The President's recommendation of 93,500 militia being detached-The designation of force of 2000 men for the defence of Washington-A great addition to the British naval force on the United States coast. -The sending to Canada 20,000 of Lord Wellington's veteran troops, most of which have arrived--Great exertions on the part of the British Ministry to increase their marine force on the Lakes-The campaign on the Frontier having opened--our troops having entered Canada; both parties ready and seriously disposed, by appearances, to try the tug of war See Gen. Brown's address in to-day's paper
All in the wind.-By a gentleman who left St. Johns 12 or 14 days since, we learn, verbally. that just before he left there a despatch from Halifax passed through that place for Quebeck, the contents of which were not known-st first it was conjectured that they related to an armistice with this country ; but this opinion prevailed but a short time before they were said to be new orders for the British officers to concentrate their forces at some given point. The general opinion and wish there, was against a speedy peace.
duty to notice the various reports afloat. As to the question of peace, alive as the public sentiment is to this subject, there is nothing known which can be relied on. Conjecture is the only data to form an opinion on, and one can guess as
Monday, July 18, 1814.
Peace Rumour.--For several days past reports have been in circulation said to come from Belfast-that a frigate arrived at Halifax 1st July. in 20 days passage from England, bringing accounts that the United States and British Commissioners had met at Gottenburg, and that it was believed an armistice had been agreed upon. A few days will determine what reliance, if any, is to be placed upon this report:
Peace Prospects.-The constant declarations the administration papers, that Great Britain resolved to subjugate and recolonize the United States before she makes peace.-The frequent declaration of the favorite sentiment of the war-hawks, the annexation of the Canadas to the United States or perpetual war.-The President's recommendation of 93,500 militia being detached-The designation of force of 2000 men for the defence of Washington-A great addition to the British naval force on the United States coast. -The sending to Canada 20,000 of Lord Wellington's veteran troops, most of which have arrived--Great exertions on the part of the British Ministry to increase their marine force on the Lakes-The campaign on the Frontier having opened--our troops having entered Canada; both parties ready and seriously disposed, by appearances, to try the tug of war See Gen. Brown's address in to-day's paper
All in the wind.-By a gentleman who left St. Johns 12 or 14 days since, we learn, verbally. that just before he left there a despatch from Halifax passed through that place for Quebeck, the contents of which were not known-st first it was conjectured that they related to an armistice with this country ; but this opinion prevailed but a short time before they were said to be new orders for the British officers to concentrate their forces at some given point. The general opinion and wish there, was against a speedy peace.
duty to notice the various reports afloat. As to the question of peace, alive as the public sentiment is to this subject, there is nothing known which can be relied on. Conjecture is the only data to form an opinion on, and one can guess as
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Peace Rumors
Armistice
War Of 1812
British Forces
Canada Campaign
Militia Mobilization
What entities or persons were involved?
United States Commissioners
British Commissioners
Great Britain
Administration Papers
War Hawks
President
Lord Wellington
British Ministry
Gen. Brown
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Rumors Of Us British Armistice And War Prospects
Stance / Tone
Skeptical Of Peace Rumors, Highlighting Ongoing War Preparations
Key Figures
United States Commissioners
British Commissioners
Great Britain
Administration Papers
War Hawks
President
Lord Wellington
British Ministry
Gen. Brown
Key Arguments
Reports Of Commissioners Meeting At Gothenburg And Possible Armistice
Administration Claims Britain Seeks Subjugation Before Peace
War Hawks Favor Annexing Canadas Or Perpetual War
President Recommends Detaching 93,500 Militia
British Reinforcements To Canada And Coasts
Campaign Opened With Us Troops In Canada
Despatch Likely Orders Concentration Of Forces, Not Armistice
Public Conjecture Only Basis For Peace Opinions