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Foreign News April 7, 1810

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Alexandria, Virginia

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Reports from London detail Lord Wellesley's formal censure to Mr. Pinkney of US executive and Congress actions post-negotiations, defending Mr. Jackson and expressing British frustration over failed conciliation efforts amid rising tensions.

Merged-components note: These components are related reports from Boston publications on British government communications regarding U.S. negotiations.

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From the Boston Gazette, March 29.

IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.

The following information from London, to a gentleman of this town, is handed us by one, who is incapable of knowingly abusing the public confidence for a single moment. It is unquestionably derived from an authentic source; and our readers we think may perfectly rely on its truth.

'In a formal communication from Lord Wellesley to Mr. Pinkney, the conduct of our executive and the proceedings of congress, subsequent to the late negociations, are censured in the most unequivocal manner.

'It is asserted by the British cabinet that Mr. Jackson behaved only as his duty required; that the charge against him is groundless; and that he, as well as king and country, are treated with an unprecedented rudeness and grossness by the United States.

'Lord Wellesley beginning with the offer to renew Mr. Jay's treaty, recites a series of facts, proving the sincere and uniform desire of Great Britain to meet the United States on fair and friendly conditions, all which have been met with a contrary spirit by the government of the United States: and he says, that now it is the belief of the British cabinet, that every overture of conciliation, on their part must be unavailing, because our government are resolved that no adjustment of differences shall be made: and he adds, that although they are disposed to receive propositions from us, yet it cannot be concealed, that none can be at present expected.

'Lord Wellesley took this occasion to remark, that the British government are fully sensible of the great part that is assigned them to act in the present eventful period of the world, and to declare explicitly, that all the means which God has graciously given them, shall be used so far as is necessary; to resist the establishment of despotism, which would be more terrible than any yet known in the history of nations.'
From the Repertory, March 30.

Further Important Extracts.

Besides the particulars of the note of lord Wellesley stated above, & which we assert with the most perfect confidence, may be relied upon as correct, we add the following. which with no less assurance we announce as truth.

'The British government in their official communication to Mr. Pinkney censure the publication of secretary Smith's letter to Mr. Pinkney, of the 23d of November, and consider Mr. Pinkney's statement to them on the 2d January as bottomed on that letter. They were led at first, to hope that the dispute was entirely personal, and expresses great regret as well as indignation on discover it almost entirely national.---

They consider the justification of prescribing written communications, exclusively to Mr. Jackson, by the case of Mr. Canning as a mere pretence, and Mr. Pinkney is confidently appealed to for his knowledge of facts which justify this imputation.

'The proceedings of the American government, are animadverted on strongly; but Mr. Pinkney himself is treated with great civility.'

This is the unhappy consequence of the management of our government towards England, in all their late negociations with her, rendered at least unequivocal, by their outrageous abuse of Mr. Jackson. This the democrats will use every detestable means to conceal from the people as long as possible, at least until after the election.

But we solemnly assure our readers, our brother editors throughout the state, and the community at large, that such is our situation with Great Britain, and that the facts above stated must and will soon transpire in an unquestionable shape. The British government feel themselves very injuriously treated; and are offended. They consider all their efforts to make a friendly settlement with us as fruitless, and but giving occasion for fresh indignities. They will not send another minister of high rank, or of any rank, to be burnt in effigy by the mob, traduced and insulted by government. They despair of effecting an accommodation, by any efforts of theirs, and they will make no more attempts.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

British Diplomacy Us Negotiations Lord Wellesley Communication Mr Jackson Defense Conciliation Failure Jay Treaty Renewal

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Wellesley Mr. Pinkney Mr. Jackson Mr. Jay Mr. Canning Secretary Smith

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Subsequent To The Late Negociations

Key Persons

Lord Wellesley Mr. Pinkney Mr. Jackson Mr. Jay Mr. Canning Secretary Smith

Outcome

british cabinet believes no adjustment of differences possible; offended by us treatment; will make no further attempts at accommodation or send another minister.

Event Details

Lord Wellesley formally censures US executive and Congress to Mr. Pinkney for rudeness toward Mr. Jackson and rejection of British conciliation efforts, including offer to renew Jay's treaty; British government regrets national dispute, views US justifications as pretenses, and resolves to resist despotism using all means.

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