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August 31, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In Boston on Aug. 20, federalists expressed immoderate joy at the enemy's capture of several American privateers, criticized for opposing U.S. government measures and supporting British policies, potentially prolonging the war.
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Boston, Aug 20.
The exultation of the true and genuine friends of Old England, on hearing of the capture by the enemy of several Privateers last week, was immoderate beyond all bounds. In truth, our enemy in Halifax could not have felt more heartfelt joy, than was generally expressed by the federalists on Change—Unwilling to depart from a strict neutrality towards the belligerents, the U. States took means to ensure respect to their flag. This would long since have been effected, had it not been for the nefarious labors of the adherents of England in this country, against every measure of the American government;—had there not been a party amongst us who told Great Britain, that her imposing 'tribute,' (in the form of Orders in Council, &c.) on America was just, and that this government must and would be compelled to acquiesce in it. Can we be respected abroad while dishonored at home? Nothing would so mortify the federalists, as to see the just claims of America allowed by Great Britain. While the advocates of England in this country, continue their opposition to every thing American, it is probable the war will continue.
Boston Chronicle.
The exultation of the true and genuine friends of Old England, on hearing of the capture by the enemy of several Privateers last week, was immoderate beyond all bounds. In truth, our enemy in Halifax could not have felt more heartfelt joy, than was generally expressed by the federalists on Change—Unwilling to depart from a strict neutrality towards the belligerents, the U. States took means to ensure respect to their flag. This would long since have been effected, had it not been for the nefarious labors of the adherents of England in this country, against every measure of the American government;—had there not been a party amongst us who told Great Britain, that her imposing 'tribute,' (in the form of Orders in Council, &c.) on America was just, and that this government must and would be compelled to acquiesce in it. Can we be respected abroad while dishonored at home? Nothing would so mortify the federalists, as to see the just claims of America allowed by Great Britain. While the advocates of England in this country, continue their opposition to every thing American, it is probable the war will continue.
Boston Chronicle.
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Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federalists
Privateers Capture
Boston Politics
British Opposition
War Prolongation
Where did it happen?
Boston
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Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Aug 20
Event Details
Federalists in Boston expressed immoderate joy at the capture of several American privateers by the enemy last week, compared to the joy in Halifax; criticized for opposing U.S. neutrality efforts and government measures against British impositions like Orders in Council, potentially prolonging the war.