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Editorial
May 1, 1809
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial from Portland, May 1, 1809, expresses relief at potential amicable resolution of US-Great Britain tensions after 17 months of Jefferson's embargo devastating commerce. Urges abandonment of war schemes, rejects divisive terms like 'British partizans,' and highlights benefits for Maine citizens.
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Portland,
Monday, May 1, 1809.
GOOD NEWS.
After experiencing for seventeen months past, an almost total annihilation of our commerce and the loss of millions by Mr. Jefferson's embargo and philosophical experiments, it is with much pleasure we find that the situation of affairs between the United States and Great-Britain are in a train for amicable and honorable adjustment.
Whatever the causes which have interrupted that friendly intercourse, which is so much for the independence and prosperity of both nations to preserve, may have been, we hope now to see those who have for a long time endeavoured to involve the country in a war with England, abandon their ruinous schemes, and adopt the maxim, "in peace be friends."
We hope to hear no more about "British partizans," "tories" and such magic terms conjured up by office seekers to impose on the honest citizens to serve the basest purposes, of men destitute of either moral or political rectitude.
The renewal of intercourse with England will be highly advantageous to the interests of the citizens of Maine.
Monday, May 1, 1809.
GOOD NEWS.
After experiencing for seventeen months past, an almost total annihilation of our commerce and the loss of millions by Mr. Jefferson's embargo and philosophical experiments, it is with much pleasure we find that the situation of affairs between the United States and Great-Britain are in a train for amicable and honorable adjustment.
Whatever the causes which have interrupted that friendly intercourse, which is so much for the independence and prosperity of both nations to preserve, may have been, we hope now to see those who have for a long time endeavoured to involve the country in a war with England, abandon their ruinous schemes, and adopt the maxim, "in peace be friends."
We hope to hear no more about "British partizans," "tories" and such magic terms conjured up by office seekers to impose on the honest citizens to serve the basest purposes, of men destitute of either moral or political rectitude.
The renewal of intercourse with England will be highly advantageous to the interests of the citizens of Maine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Embargo
Us Britain Relations
Peace With England
Maine Commerce
Anti War Schemes
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jefferson
Great Britain
United States
Citizens Of Maine
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Relief From Jefferson's Embargo And Hopes For Us Britain Peace
Stance / Tone
Pro Peace With Britain, Anti Embargo And War Mongering
Key Figures
Mr. Jefferson
Great Britain
United States
Citizens Of Maine
Key Arguments
Embargo Caused 17 Months Of Commerce Annihilation And Millions In Losses
Us Britain Affairs Heading Toward Amicable Adjustment
Hope War Advocates Abandon Schemes For Peace
Reject Divisive Terms Like 'British Partizans' And 'Tories' Used By Office Seekers
Renewed Intercourse With England Benefits Maine Citizens