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Editorial
December 1, 1804
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial praises American naval victories in the Mediterranean against Barbary powers, highlighting the successes of Preble, Stewart, and Decatur, and crediting the administration's wise measures in checking Tripolitan marauders.
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VIRGINIA. ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1804.
The last accounts from the Mediterranean are of the most glorious kind. While the European governments have in general tamely submitted to the insults of and become tributary to, the petty powers of Barbary, it was reserved for America, a new country, with an infant navy, to give an effectual check to these daring marauders. The American flag is now proudly triumphant in the Mediterranean, and the thunder of the American cannon has proclaimed on the shores of Africa, that a free people will not suffer themselves to be insulted with impunity. The names of Preble, Stewart and Decatur, will not soon be forgotten by the Tripolines; they have given them a lasting remembrance of their prowess. Much credit is due to our wise and just administration, for the prudent and energetic measures pursued by it on this occasion.--Freeman's Journal.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1804.
The last accounts from the Mediterranean are of the most glorious kind. While the European governments have in general tamely submitted to the insults of and become tributary to, the petty powers of Barbary, it was reserved for America, a new country, with an infant navy, to give an effectual check to these daring marauders. The American flag is now proudly triumphant in the Mediterranean, and the thunder of the American cannon has proclaimed on the shores of Africa, that a free people will not suffer themselves to be insulted with impunity. The names of Preble, Stewart and Decatur, will not soon be forgotten by the Tripolines; they have given them a lasting remembrance of their prowess. Much credit is due to our wise and just administration, for the prudent and energetic measures pursued by it on this occasion.--Freeman's Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Mediterranean
Barbary Powers
Tripolines
American Navy
Preble
Decatur
Administration Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Preble
Stewart
Decatur
Tripolines
Barbary Powers
American Administration
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
American Naval Triumphs Against Barbary Powers
Stance / Tone
Proud And Supportive Of American Administration
Key Figures
Preble
Stewart
Decatur
Tripolines
Barbary Powers
American Administration
Key Arguments
European Governments Submitted To Barbary Insults
America Checked The Marauders With Its Infant Navy
American Flag Triumphant In Mediterranean
Preble, Stewart, Decatur's Prowess Remembered By Tripolines
Credit To Administration For Prudent Measures