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Editorial
September 6, 1814
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Boston Patriot extract urging Americans to unite against invasion, calls for President to concede by removing unqualified War Department head to overcome party divisions and enable national defense.
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HONOURABLE CONCESSION
We copy with much pleasure the following extract from an article which appeared in the late Boston Patriot, a paper which has hitherto been undeviatingly devoted to the support of the present administration:
"God and nature have abundantly given us the means of triumphing over every difficulty. We have but to use them with vigour and our soil will not be polluted by an invading foe. The sacrifice will be small, the happiness so and the glory great. Will Americans suffer their towns and their navy, (the pride of our country) to be destroyed before their eyes, and not make one effort to save them? Forbid it, Heaven: forbid it, patriotism?"
"The great body of Americans of all parties appear willing to join in this glorious task, but party spirit prevents. How shall this impediment be removed! A small concession from each party and it is done. Who shall set the example! The President of the United States.
A part of the present cabinet (particularly the head of the War Department) are believed by all parties to be totally unqualified to discharge with propriety the duties of their Let them be removed; let men be appointed to fill their places, whose influence and lents, without distinction of party, command the most respect, both at home and abroad."
We copy with much pleasure the following extract from an article which appeared in the late Boston Patriot, a paper which has hitherto been undeviatingly devoted to the support of the present administration:
"God and nature have abundantly given us the means of triumphing over every difficulty. We have but to use them with vigour and our soil will not be polluted by an invading foe. The sacrifice will be small, the happiness so and the glory great. Will Americans suffer their towns and their navy, (the pride of our country) to be destroyed before their eyes, and not make one effort to save them? Forbid it, Heaven: forbid it, patriotism?"
"The great body of Americans of all parties appear willing to join in this glorious task, but party spirit prevents. How shall this impediment be removed! A small concession from each party and it is done. Who shall set the example! The President of the United States.
A part of the present cabinet (particularly the head of the War Department) are believed by all parties to be totally unqualified to discharge with propriety the duties of their Let them be removed; let men be appointed to fill their places, whose influence and lents, without distinction of party, command the most respect, both at home and abroad."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Party Unity
Cabinet Removal
War Department
Invasion Defense
Presidential Concession
What entities or persons were involved?
President Of The United States
Head Of The War Department
Boston Patriot
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call For Presidential Concession To Unite Parties For Defense Against Invasion
Stance / Tone
Urging Unity And Cabinet Reform
Key Figures
President Of The United States
Head Of The War Department
Boston Patriot
Key Arguments
Americans Must Use Their Means To Triumph Over Invading Foe
Party Spirit Prevents Unity; Small Concession From Each Party Needed
President Should Set Example By Removing Unqualified Cabinet Members, Especially War Department Head
Appoint Respected Men Without Party Distinction