When was it published?

August 1, 1791 in The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Foreign News August 1, 1791

The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Political, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

French National Assembly Decree, Equal Rights Negroes Mulattoes, St Domingo Proclamation, Provincial Assembly Protest, European Courts Assistance

Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

French National Assembly grants equal rights to free negroes and mulattoes in colonies; Governor of St. Domingo proclaims it on 4th ult., sparking disturbance. Provincial Assembly protests, vows opposition, and seeks aid from European courts.

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The National Assembly of France has passed a decree, which gives to the free negroes and mulattoes in their colonies equal rights with the other inhabitants. The Governor of St. Domingo, on the 4th ult. by Proclamation, made public this intelligence, which created great disturbance in that colony. The Provincial Assembly met, protested against the decree of the National Assembly, determined to oppose the execution of it, and resolved to send Ministers Plenipotentiaries to the different European Courts, inviting their assistance to render their opposition effectual.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

French National Assembly Decree Equal Rights Negroes Mulattoes St Domingo Proclamation Provincial Assembly Protest European Courts Assistance

Where did it happen?

St. Domingo

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Domingo

Event Date

4th Ult.

Outcome

great disturbance in that colony; provincial assembly protested against the decree, determined to oppose its execution, and resolved to send ministers plenipotentiaries to european courts for assistance

Event Details

The National Assembly of France passed a decree giving free negroes and mulattoes in their colonies equal rights with other inhabitants. The Governor of St. Domingo proclaimed this on the 4th ult., creating great disturbance. The Provincial Assembly met, protested the decree, opposed its execution, and resolved to send ministers to European courts for assistance.