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Editorial
August 16, 1806
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial communication quotes a London paper on Bonaparte questioning Britain's ocean rule by 'cannon law,' then asserts America will prove it through the murder of Pierce, groans of 3,000 impressed seamen, and distressed commerce, accusing Britain of abandoning honor, justice, and embracing piracy.
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"There is many a true word spoken in jest."
The following paragraph is extracted from a late London paper.
"Bonaparte is anxious to know by what law we rule the ocean." The answer is easy, Cannon law"
If Bonaparte doubts the truth of this let him call upon America and she will prove it. The blood of the murdered Pierce will seal it. The groans of three thousand brave and free born seamen, and the distress of our commerce, will convince the world that Britain has abandoned all other law than what is fulminated from the mouth of her cannon. The laws of honor and good faith have been smothered by the smoke of her power. Justice has fled from her shores, and piracy and rapine taken full possession of her ancient dominion. But the end is not yet."--Balt. Evening Post.
"There is many a true word spoken in jest."
The following paragraph is extracted from a late London paper.
"Bonaparte is anxious to know by what law we rule the ocean." The answer is easy, Cannon law"
If Bonaparte doubts the truth of this let him call upon America and she will prove it. The blood of the murdered Pierce will seal it. The groans of three thousand brave and free born seamen, and the distress of our commerce, will convince the world that Britain has abandoned all other law than what is fulminated from the mouth of her cannon. The laws of honor and good faith have been smothered by the smoke of her power. Justice has fled from her shores, and piracy and rapine taken full possession of her ancient dominion. But the end is not yet."--Balt. Evening Post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Cannon Law
British Navy
American Seamen
Impressment
Commerce Distress
Bonaparte
What entities or persons were involved?
Bonaparte
America
Britain
Pierce
Balt. Evening Post
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of British Naval Dominance And Impressment
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti British And Pro American
Key Figures
Bonaparte
America
Britain
Pierce
Balt. Evening Post
Key Arguments
Britain Rules The Ocean By 'Cannon Law'
America Will Prove It Through The Murder Of Pierce And Suffering Of Seamen
Britain Has Abandoned Laws Of Honor And Good Faith
Justice Has Fled Britain, Replaced By Piracy And Rapine