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Editorial
October 18, 1803
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An editorial critiques Federalist naval spending under Adams' administration by comparing the $10.5 million used to build ships and galleys to the $15 million Louisiana Purchase, which acquired vast territory, New Orleans, and half a million inhabitants, presented as a 'problem' for Federalists to solve.
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POLITICAL RULE of THREE,
OR,
A Problem for the Federalists to solve.
If 15,000,000 of dollars would build and equip 43 ships, mount 74 guns (as will the federalists) how many frigates may 10,546,000 dollars build.
The first of the above sums is to be paid by the United States (a part directly to our own merchants, and of the remainder we believe not a farthing will ever go in France in specie) for an extent of territory larger than the original thirteen states, bordering on one of the finest rivers in the known world. This territory includes the rich commercial and flourishing city of New-Orleans, the soil extremely fertile in the richest commodities, and the acquisition adds more than half a million of inhabitants to our population.
The latter sum was expended during the four years of Mr. Adams' administration, to build ten frigates, finish three others, carrying from 28 to 44 guns, build twelve or fourteen smaller vessels, carrying from 14 to 22 guns, and ten galleys mounting 1 gun each.
OR,
A Problem for the Federalists to solve.
If 15,000,000 of dollars would build and equip 43 ships, mount 74 guns (as will the federalists) how many frigates may 10,546,000 dollars build.
The first of the above sums is to be paid by the United States (a part directly to our own merchants, and of the remainder we believe not a farthing will ever go in France in specie) for an extent of territory larger than the original thirteen states, bordering on one of the finest rivers in the known world. This territory includes the rich commercial and flourishing city of New-Orleans, the soil extremely fertile in the richest commodities, and the acquisition adds more than half a million of inhabitants to our population.
The latter sum was expended during the four years of Mr. Adams' administration, to build ten frigates, finish three others, carrying from 28 to 44 guns, build twelve or fourteen smaller vessels, carrying from 14 to 22 guns, and ten galleys mounting 1 gun each.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Naval Expenditures
Adams Administration
Louisiana Purchase
Federalists
Military Spending
Territory Acquisition
What entities or persons were involved?
Federalists
Mr. Adams
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Naval Spending Versus Louisiana Purchase Value
Stance / Tone
Anti Federalist Criticism Of Wasteful Military Expenditure
Key Figures
Federalists
Mr. Adams
United States
Key Arguments
$15 Million Buys Vast Territory With New Orleans And 500,000 Inhabitants
$10.5 Million Under Adams Built Limited Naval Vessels Inefficiently
Louisiana Purchase Benefits Far Outweigh Naval Costs
Most Purchase Funds Stay With U.S. Merchants, Not France