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Editorial
December 20, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Virginia Argus editorial criticizes General Moreau's character, arguing a published letter to his wife—written as he lay dying—reveals selfish regret at Bonaparte's fortune over concern for European liberties, prioritizing personal ambition.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
MONDAY. DECEMBER 20.
The friends of Gen. Moreau are doing him infinitely more harm than good—we mean as to his reputation. They publish a letter of his to his wife, wherein is this expression.
"That scoundrel Bonaparte is always fortunate"
Considering the situation of Moreau, just shot down from his horse, and with the expectation of dying, this expression indicates more of a sentiment of regret at the success of a rival, more of a sentiment of chagrin that Bonaparte had been more fortunate in schemes of ambition than he had been, than any feeling for the liberties of Europe. This one expression, uttered in the bitterness of despair, in confidence to his lady, and which his friends have been so silly as to publish, betrays more of the real character of Moreau than any thing we have recently seen. His regards, we are persuaded, were always more inclined to his own particular aggrandizement, than to the welfare of his species.
RICHMOND:
MONDAY. DECEMBER 20.
The friends of Gen. Moreau are doing him infinitely more harm than good—we mean as to his reputation. They publish a letter of his to his wife, wherein is this expression.
"That scoundrel Bonaparte is always fortunate"
Considering the situation of Moreau, just shot down from his horse, and with the expectation of dying, this expression indicates more of a sentiment of regret at the success of a rival, more of a sentiment of chagrin that Bonaparte had been more fortunate in schemes of ambition than he had been, than any feeling for the liberties of Europe. This one expression, uttered in the bitterness of despair, in confidence to his lady, and which his friends have been so silly as to publish, betrays more of the real character of Moreau than any thing we have recently seen. His regards, we are persuaded, were always more inclined to his own particular aggrandizement, than to the welfare of his species.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Moreau
Bonaparte
Character Critique
European Liberties
Personal Ambition
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Moreau
Bonaparte
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of General Moreau's Character And Sentiments
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Moreau's Self Interest
Key Figures
Gen. Moreau
Bonaparte
Key Arguments
Moreau's Letter To His Wife Reveals Regret At Bonaparte's Success Rather Than Concern For European Liberties
The Expression Indicates Chagrin Over Personal Ambition Rather Than Welfare Of Humanity
Publication Of The Private Letter Harms Moreau's Reputation
Moreau's Regards Inclined More To Personal Aggrandizement Than Species Welfare