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Editorial
August 19, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Boston Patriot mocks a Montreal Herald article criticizing Boston Federalists for issuing remonstrances to Congress instead of arming against the US, decrying the loss of the revolutionary spirit of '76, and mourning the Chesapeake frigate. It affirms the reality of the Henry plot amid wartime tensions.
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From the Boston Patriot.
SOMETHING CURIOUS FROM THE MONTREAL PAPER.
The enemy at Montreal, seem to be quite out of patience, and all in a fret, at the sluggish and dastardly conduct of their friends in Boston. They upbraid them for substituting a Remonstrance to Congress instead of taking up arms. They say. "If our memory is not treacherous, we think that Mr. Quincy and other Senators, did threaten an appeal to arms some years ago; but remonstrances continue, and promises are unfulfilled! How degenerated the spirit of '76!" Montreal Herald, July 3d.
Then follows an article complaining of our naval dinners, and our mourning and hoisting our flags half mast high in sorrow for the loss of the Chesapeake—They intimate that they did not expect this from their friends in Boston—Was Quincy's resolution contrived to satisfy them? Perhaps when they hear of it at Montreal, they will be less severe in their remarks upon their friends.
It is strange! It is passing strange!—That an enemy at the very theatre of war! should reproach the people of Massachusetts for lukewarmness towards them and their cause! We have never doubted, that the Henry plot was a reality; and every day confirms our first impression.
SOMETHING CURIOUS FROM THE MONTREAL PAPER.
The enemy at Montreal, seem to be quite out of patience, and all in a fret, at the sluggish and dastardly conduct of their friends in Boston. They upbraid them for substituting a Remonstrance to Congress instead of taking up arms. They say. "If our memory is not treacherous, we think that Mr. Quincy and other Senators, did threaten an appeal to arms some years ago; but remonstrances continue, and promises are unfulfilled! How degenerated the spirit of '76!" Montreal Herald, July 3d.
Then follows an article complaining of our naval dinners, and our mourning and hoisting our flags half mast high in sorrow for the loss of the Chesapeake—They intimate that they did not expect this from their friends in Boston—Was Quincy's resolution contrived to satisfy them? Perhaps when they hear of it at Montreal, they will be less severe in their remarks upon their friends.
It is strange! It is passing strange!—That an enemy at the very theatre of war! should reproach the people of Massachusetts for lukewarmness towards them and their cause! We have never doubted, that the Henry plot was a reality; and every day confirms our first impression.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Montreal Enemy
Boston Federalists
Quincy Threat
Spirit Of 76
Chesapeake Mourning
Henry Plot
What entities or persons were involved?
Montreal Herald
Mr. Quincy
Boston Friends
Congress
Chesapeake
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of British Criticism Of Boston Federalists' War Lukewarmness
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Sarcasm And Affirmation Of National Loyalty
Key Figures
Montreal Herald
Mr. Quincy
Boston Friends
Congress
Chesapeake
Key Arguments
Enemy In Montreal Impatient With Boston's Remonstrances Over Arms
Degeneration From Revolutionary Spirit Of '76
Unexpected Mourning For Chesapeake From Supposed Allies
Quincy's Resolution As Potential Appeasement
Henry Plot Confirmed As Reality