When was it published?

June 9, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 9, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Poland Neutrality, Emperor Russia War, Ottoman Porte, Grand Seignior, Turkish Confines

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Republic of Poland is determined to maintain neutrality in the war between the Emperor, Russia, and the Ottoman Porte to avoid becoming a theater of war, potential foreign interventions, and risks to border nobles' lands.

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The Republick of Poland continues resolved to remain Neuter with regard to the War between the Emperor, Russia, and the Porte, and therefore carefully avoids every Opportunity to give the Grand Seignior any Umbrage. The Motives of this Conduct, are founded upon the Inconveniences that might result from a Proceeding inconsistent with such Neutrality; and they apprehend, that by declaring against the Turks, Poland may become a Theatre of War, and that the Republick will be but a small Gainer by the Bargain: Besides, a great many Noblemen of the Kingdom, whose Lands are situate near the Confines of Turkey, would run the Hazard of being ruined by the Enemies Incursions, 'Tis moreover observed, that in a Circumstance of this Nature, the Republick would be obliged to call in Foreign Aids, and would have all the Reason to apprehend the Return of the same Difficulties that happened during the last Interregnum.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Poland Neutrality Emperor Russia War Ottoman Porte Grand Seignior Turkish Confines

Where did it happen?

Poland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Poland

Outcome

maintenance of neutrality to avoid war involvement, foreign aid dependencies, and border incursions.

Event Details

Poland resolves to stay neutral in the war between the Emperor, Russia, and the Porte, avoiding actions that might offend the Grand Seignior. Motives include preventing Poland from becoming a war theater, minimal gains from opposing Turks, risks to nobles' lands near Turkey, and fears of foreign aid leading to interregnum-like difficulties.