When was it published?

September 28, 1843 in Litchfield Enquirer

Foreign News September 28, 1843

Litchfield Enquirer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Political, Rebellion Or Revolt, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Repeal Convention, New York, Muskets To Ireland, River Shannon, Treaty Violation, British Man Of War

Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

The National Repeal Convention in New York discussed sending 10,000 muskets to Ireland's River Shannon via Baltimore clipper, a proposal by Mr. Walsh of Boston that would violate US laws and the US-UK treaty, risking interception by British warships.

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The National Repeal Convention held its session in New York three days. The last day was characterized by warm, even heated discussion. Mr. Walsh of Boston proposed that a committee should be appointed, if necessary, to contract for 10,000 muskets, to be placed on board of a Baltimore clipper, and sent into the River Shannon, Ireland. Such an act would be an open violation of the laws of the country as well as the treaty which exists between us and Great Britain. Should such a craft succeed, however, in eluding the vigilance of the Revenue Cutters she would stand a chance of getting overhauled by some British man of war, and if caught, blown out of the water.

New Haven Courier.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Repeal Convention New York Muskets To Ireland River Shannon Treaty Violation British Man Of War

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Walsh Of Boston

Where did it happen?

Ireland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Ireland

Event Date

Three Days

Key Persons

Mr. Walsh Of Boston

Outcome

proposal to arm ireland in violation of us laws and us-uk treaty; risk of interception and destruction by british man-of-war if caught.

Event Details

National Repeal Convention in New York held session three days with heated discussion on last day; Mr. Walsh of Boston proposed committee to contract 10,000 muskets for Baltimore clipper to River Shannon, Ireland.