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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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On August 7, 1793, Newburyport town meeting unanimously endorsed the U.S. President's neutrality proclamation amid the European war, affirming its consistency with honor, treaties, and national interests, and vowed to prosecute violators.
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NEWBURYPORT, August 10.
TOWN-MEETING.
AT a legal meeting of the town of Newburyport, held by adjournment, on Wednesday, 7th Aug. 1793, the late Proclamation of the President of the United States, was taken into serious consideration: AND THEREUPON
VOTED unanimously, That in the opinion of this town, the neutrality of the United States, during the war now waged by the several belligerent powers in Europe, is consistent with the honor and good faith of our government, and not repugnant to any treaties existing between the United States, and any of those powers.
Voted unanimously, That in the opinion of this town, a strict and uniform adherence to that neutrality, is of the utmost importance to the best interests and happiness of our country.
Voted unanimously, That in the opinion of this town, the late Proclamation of the President, declaring that neutrality, was a constitutional and wise measure, resulting from his ardent affection for his fellow-citizens, his knowledge of, and vigilant attention to their just rights and true interest.
Voted unanimously, That in the opinion of this town, any infraction of the laws of neutrality, by any of the citizens of the United States, fitting out, or being interested in armed vessels, to cruise against the citizens or subjects of either of the belligerent powers, or personally engaging in such cruise, will naturally tend to injure essentially, the agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial interests of this country.
THEREFORE,
Voted unanimously, That to prevent any such breach of the laws of the land, we will take every legal method in our power, to discover and prosecute to condign punishment, any Citizen, who, regardless of the duties he owes to his country, may be guilty of such dangerous offences.
Extract from the Records, Attest,
Enoch Titcomb, jun. Town-Clerk.
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Newburyport
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Wednesday, 7th Aug. 1793
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unanimous votes in support of neutrality proclamation and commitment to prosecute violators.
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Town meeting held by adjournment considered the President's Proclamation on U.S. neutrality during the European war. Voted unanimously that neutrality aligns with U.S. honor, treaties, and interests; adherence is vital; the proclamation is constitutional and wise; infractions harm agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce; and the town will legally pursue and punish offenders.