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November 14, 1853
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Mr. Douglas meets the English-speaking Empress of the French at St. Cloud Palace; she, well-informed on U.S. politics, firmly advises against pursuing Cuba, stating acquisition is impossible. Douglas lauds her intelligence and vivacity. (Source: Georgetown Independent.)
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It is in our power to add something to the above, of equal interest with anything it contains, and not inferior authenticity. Mr. Douglas was honored by an interview with the Empress of the French at the palace of St. Cloud, during which the Empress (who speaks English fluently and is perhaps better posted on American politics than any dignitary in Europe,) good naturedly, but very decidedly assured Mr. Douglas, that "Young America" may as well not disturb himself on the subject of Cuba. that he could not get it under any circumstances, and had better disabuse himself of the hope to do so Mr. D. speaks in the highest terms of the intelligence and vivacity of this lady.-Georgetown Independent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What keywords are associated?
Mr Douglas Interview
Empress French
Cuba Acquisition
American Politics
St Cloud Palace
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Douglas
Empress Of The French
Where did it happen?
Palace Of St. Cloud
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Mr. Douglas
Empress Of The French
Location
Palace Of St. Cloud
Story Details
Mr. Douglas had an interview with the Empress of the French at the palace of St. Cloud, where she assured him that Young America cannot acquire Cuba under any circumstances and should disabuse itself of the hope. Mr. Douglas praises her intelligence and vivacity.