. The library of American history, literature and biography .. . returned, while inone case the charge was satisfactorily proved and the man was hanged. Thewhole affair was without the slightest justification under the law of nations andwas in itself ample ground for war. Great Britain, however, in a ungrace-ful and tardy way, apologized and offered reparation. This incident took years before the actual declaration of war. But the outrage rankled all thattime, and nothing did more to fan the anti-British feeling which was already sostrong in the rank and file, especially in th
. The library of American history, literature and biography .. . returned, while inone case the charge was satisfactorily proved and the man was hanged. Thewhole affair was without the slightest justification under the law of nations andwas in itself ample ground for war. Great Britain, however, in a ungrace-ful and tardy way, apologized and offered reparation. This incident took years before the actual declaration of war. But the outrage rankled all thattime, and nothing did more to fan the anti-British feeling which was already sostrong in the rank and file, especially in the Democratic (or, as it was often calledthen, Republican) party. It was such deeds as this that led Henry Clay toexclaim, Not content with seizing upon all our property which falls withinher rapacious grasp, the personal rights of our countrymen—rights which mustforever be sacred—are trampled on and violated by the impressment of ourseamen. What are we to gain by war? What are we not to lose by peace.■*Commerce, character, a nations best treasure, honor!. DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP These were ihe lasi words .pf Captain James Lawrence, who was mortally wounded in theeneagemeiU between the American ship Chesapeake^ and the British ship Shannon, War of 1812.
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