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Editorial
March 18, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An editorial from Portsmouth warns that unless delinquent states promptly comply with congressional requisitions, owing to obligations to citizens and foreign allies, the union faces dreadful consequences, urging action for safety's sake.
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PORTSMOUTH. March 18.
From the resolutions of Congress as published in the different News-papers, it is manifest, that unless the most speedy and decisive measures are adopted by the different states, to comply with the obligations they lie under, as well to their own citizens, as to their foreign allies, the most dreadful consequences (horrible even in idea) must result to the union. It is therefore hoped, that the delinquent states who have not paid attention to the requisitions of Congress, from motives of justice, honour, virtue or patriotism, will be induced to comply with them through regard for their own safety, which to all appearance, stands at stake.
From the resolutions of Congress as published in the different News-papers, it is manifest, that unless the most speedy and decisive measures are adopted by the different states, to comply with the obligations they lie under, as well to their own citizens, as to their foreign allies, the most dreadful consequences (horrible even in idea) must result to the union. It is therefore hoped, that the delinquent states who have not paid attention to the requisitions of Congress, from motives of justice, honour, virtue or patriotism, will be induced to comply with them through regard for their own safety, which to all appearance, stands at stake.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Congress Resolutions
State Obligations
Union Safety
Delinquent States
Foreign Allies
What entities or persons were involved?
Congress
Delinquent States
Foreign Allies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging State Compliance With Congressional Requisitions
Stance / Tone
Urgent Exhortation For Union Preservation
Key Figures
Congress
Delinquent States
Foreign Allies
Key Arguments
Resolutions Of Congress Require Speedy State Compliance With Obligations
Non Compliance Risks Dreadful Consequences To The Union
States Should Act From Justice, Honor, Virtue, Patriotism, Or Self Safety