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Editorial
July 22, 1814
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Reprint of the conclusion from a Boston Federal Gazette article condemning Commodore Hillyar's attack on the USS Essex in neutral territory, demanding national redress through military valor and rejecting peace without amends to preserve American honor.
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RETURNING SANITY.
The following is the conclusion of an article in the Boston Federal Gazette, on the subject of Com. Hillyar's base conduct in attacking our late frigate Essex, within neutral territory.
"There is a spirit in man," but none in the nation, if this outrage is to pass unredressed. We talk of war beggaring the country. But who is he that would not rather take his portion with mendicants the world over and remain an honorable man, than live in affluence the member of a community that could suffer and submit to such an indignity? This subject admits of but one determination, worthy the American character. Till amends are made for this glaring defiance of the clearest principle of our national law, we look for no peace, which will not be obtained by our valour in the field, and our vigor on the ocean."
The following is the conclusion of an article in the Boston Federal Gazette, on the subject of Com. Hillyar's base conduct in attacking our late frigate Essex, within neutral territory.
"There is a spirit in man," but none in the nation, if this outrage is to pass unredressed. We talk of war beggaring the country. But who is he that would not rather take his portion with mendicants the world over and remain an honorable man, than live in affluence the member of a community that could suffer and submit to such an indignity? This subject admits of but one determination, worthy the American character. Till amends are made for this glaring defiance of the clearest principle of our national law, we look for no peace, which will not be obtained by our valour in the field, and our vigor on the ocean."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Uss Essex
Hillyar Attack
Neutral Territory
American Honor
War Redress
National Outrage
What entities or persons were involved?
Com. Hillyar
Frigate Essex
Boston Federal Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Demand For Redress Over Attack On Uss Essex In Neutral Territory
Stance / Tone
Strongly Demanding Justice And Military Response
Key Figures
Com. Hillyar
Frigate Essex
Boston Federal Gazette
Key Arguments
Outrage Must Not Pass Unredressed Or Nation Lacks Spirit
Prefer Honorable Poverty Over Affluent Submission To Indignity
Only Determination Worthy Of American Character
No Peace Without Amends For Defiance Of National Law
Peace Obtained By Valor In Field And Vigor On Ocean