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Editorial
June 24, 1812
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Editorial in the Publick Ledger opposes the US declaration of war on Great Britain but submits to the majority's will, hoping for minimal harms. Includes a letter from Liverpool on the assassination of Chancellor Perceval by Bellingham, its commercial impact, potential cabinet shifts, and hopes for easing restrictions and US reconciliation.
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1812.
In our last we laid before our readers official documents announcing a state of war to exist between the United States and Great Britain. The die is cast, and a new era commences. That we have been opposed to this measure, we do not affect to conceal, but as the majority of the nation has constitutionally expressed its will, we are bound to submit. Most sincerely shall we rejoice, if but few or none of the evils which we apprehended shall occur, and the warmest advocate of the war, will not experience more satisfaction in the promotion of the interests and the honor of our country, although by measures which we could not in justice to our own opinions support.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Liverpool, to another in this Borough, dated May 16, 1812.
"The rise which took place in our markets was however but of short duration; for on Wednesday morning we received the melancholy account of the assassination of Mr. Perceval, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as he was entering the House of Commons on Monday evening. This diabolical deed was perpetrated by a person of the name of Bellingham, who, it is said, conceived he had a claim on the British government, which was not admitted, and in consequence he was resolved to revenge himself on the first Lord of the Treasury, which he most unhappily accomplished. At any time the death of such a member of society as Mr. Perceval was, is sincerely to be regretted; but it is more particularly distressing at the present moment, when the nation stands so much in need of pre-eminent talents. The event has so completely paralyzed the commercial world, that since it was known, little business has been done here. It is scarcely whispered who will succeed Mr. Perceval in his official duties. Some change however must take place in the cabinet. Rumour says Lord Wellesley and Mr. Canning will rejoin the administration. However a pretty general idea prevails that some relaxation will take place in the restrictive system, and hopes are entertained of a reconciliation of the principal points in dispute between this country and the United States."
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1812.
In our last we laid before our readers official documents announcing a state of war to exist between the United States and Great Britain. The die is cast, and a new era commences. That we have been opposed to this measure, we do not affect to conceal, but as the majority of the nation has constitutionally expressed its will, we are bound to submit. Most sincerely shall we rejoice, if but few or none of the evils which we apprehended shall occur, and the warmest advocate of the war, will not experience more satisfaction in the promotion of the interests and the honor of our country, although by measures which we could not in justice to our own opinions support.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Liverpool, to another in this Borough, dated May 16, 1812.
"The rise which took place in our markets was however but of short duration; for on Wednesday morning we received the melancholy account of the assassination of Mr. Perceval, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as he was entering the House of Commons on Monday evening. This diabolical deed was perpetrated by a person of the name of Bellingham, who, it is said, conceived he had a claim on the British government, which was not admitted, and in consequence he was resolved to revenge himself on the first Lord of the Treasury, which he most unhappily accomplished. At any time the death of such a member of society as Mr. Perceval was, is sincerely to be regretted; but it is more particularly distressing at the present moment, when the nation stands so much in need of pre-eminent talents. The event has so completely paralyzed the commercial world, that since it was known, little business has been done here. It is scarcely whispered who will succeed Mr. Perceval in his official duties. Some change however must take place in the cabinet. Rumour says Lord Wellesley and Mr. Canning will rejoin the administration. However a pretty general idea prevails that some relaxation will take place in the restrictive system, and hopes are entertained of a reconciliation of the principal points in dispute between this country and the United States."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
War Declaration
Us Britain War
Perceval Assassination
Bellingham
Liverpool Letter
Cabinet Changes
Reconciliation
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Perceval
Bellingham
Lord Wellesley
Mr. Canning
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Us Declaration Of War On Great Britain
Stance / Tone
Opposed To War But Submissive To Constitutional Majority
Key Figures
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Perceval
Bellingham
Lord Wellesley
Mr. Canning
Key Arguments
Opposed To The War Measure But Bound To Submit To Majority Will
Rejoice If Apprehended Evils Do Not Occur
Assassination Of Mr. Perceval By Bellingham
Event Paralyzes Commercial World
Possible Rejoining Of Lord Wellesley And Mr. Canning To Administration
Hopes For Relaxation In Restrictive System And Reconciliation With United States