Opposition to the War of 1812 in Britain off war to continue to make money. Movements, such as the Friends of Peace, sprung up to oppose the war with France and the war with America. The last major point of opposition against the War of 1812 came when the British burned the White House, along with other public buildings in Washington, D.C, in August of 1814. Many argued that America deserved to be treated with the same wartime respect that the European powers received, especially when a battle did not involve Native Americans or American militia forces. Other feared it might weaken Britain’s position at the Congress of
USS Growler (1812 schooner) was libelled and purchased by the United States Navy, rejoining the squadron. The British captured her again 5 May 1814 at Oswego, New York, and she was taken into the Royal Navy as HMS "Hamilton". USS Growler (1812 schooner) USS "Growler" (1812) was a 53-ton wooden schooner of 5 guns, which served in the War of 1812, changing hands three times. "Growler" was purchased as "Experiment" on Lake Ontario during 1812, and was first commanded by Sailing Master M.P. Mix. She was actively employed with Isaac Chauncey's squadron on Lake Ontario from 1812 to 1814. "Growler" took part in attacks