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The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap. Charless satire attacks the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings of New England Federalists held in December 1814. The artist caricatures radical secessionist leader Timothy Pickering and lampoons the inclinations toward secession by convention members Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, alleging encouragement from English King George III. In the center, on a shore kneels Timothy Pickering, with hands clasped praying, I, Strongly and most fervently pray for the success of this great leap which will change my vulgar name into that of my Lord of Essex. God save the King. On a precipice above him, a man, representing Massachusetts, pulls two others (Rhode Island and Connecticut) toward the edge. Rhode Island: Poor little I, what will become of me? this leap is of a frightful size -- I sink into despondency. Connecticut: I cannot Brother Mass; let me pray and fast some time longer -- little Rhode will jump the first. Massachusetts: What a dangerous leap!!! but we must jump Brother Conn. Across the water, on the right, sits George III with arms stretched out toward the men on the cliff. He calls, O tis my Yankey boys! jump in my fine fellows; plenty molasses and Codfish; plenty of goods to Smuggle; Honours, titles and Nobility into the bargain. On the left, below the cliff, is a medallion inscribed with the names of Perry, McDonough, Hull, and other heroes of the War of 1812 and decorated with a ribbon which reads, This is the produce of the land they wish to abandon.. Date c1814. The Hartford Convention or Leap no leap. Charless satire attacks the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings of New England Federalists held in December 1814. The artist caricatures radical secessionist leader Timothy Pickering and lampoons the inclinations toward secession by convention members Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, alleging encouragement from English King George III. In the center, on a shore kneels Timothy Pickering, with hands clasped praying, I, Strongly and most fervently pray for the success of this great leap which will change my vulgar name into that of my Lord of Essex. God save the King. On a precipice above him, a man, representing Massachusetts, pulls two others (Rhode Island and Connecticut) toward the edge. Rhode Island: Poor little I, what will become of me? this leap is of a frightful size -- I sink into despondency. Connecticut: I cannot Brother Mass; let me pray and fast some time longer -- little Rhode will jump the first. Massachusetts: What a dangerous leap!!! but we must jump Brother Conn. Across the water, on the right, sits George III with arms stretched out toward the men on the cliff. He calls, O tis my Yankey boys! jump in my fine fellows; plenty molasses and Codfish; plenty of goods to Smuggle; Honours, titles and Nobility into the bargain. On the left, below the cliff, is a medallion inscribed with the names of Perry, McDonough, Hull, and other heroes of the War of 1812 and decorated with a ribbon which reads, This is the produce of the land they wish to abandon.. Date c1814
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The Hartford Convention or Leap no Leap
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is a satirical print by an unknown artist that vividly captures the political tensions surrounding the Hartford Convention of 1814. The Hartford Convention was a series of secret meetings held by New England Federalists in response to their grievances against the War of 1812 and the federal government. The print portrays radical secessionist leader Timothy Pickering, kneeling on the shore with hands clasped and praying for the success of a "great leap" into British rule. Above him, Massachusetts, represented by a man, is pulling Rhode Island and Connecticut towards the edge of a precipice, urging them to secede. Across the water, King George III sits with arms outstretched, promising "plenty of molasses and Codfish, plenty of goods to smuggle, honors, titles, and nobility" to the Yankee boys who jump into British rule. The print lampoons the inclinations towards secession by the New England states and alleges encouragement from the English king. Rhode Island expresses her fears of the unknown, while Connecticut hesitates, praying for more time. Below the cliff, a medallion inscribed with the names of American heroes from the War of 1812 serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and the produce of the land the seceding states wish to abandon. The satire's title, "The Hartford Convention or Leap no Leap," underscores the political turmoil and uncertainty of the time. This print offers a unique perspective on the Hartford Convention and the political climate of the early 19th century in America.
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