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Domestic News
February 5, 1817
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Letter from Secretary Monroe reveals privateering from US ports violates neutrality, risking war with Spain. Bill introduced in Congress to prevent it, despite opposition.
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Neutrals engaged in privateering!
By a letter from Mr. Munroe, Secretary of state it appears that the scandalous business of privateering is carried on from some of the ports of this country in violation of the neutral character of the U. S. The consequence of such conduct will be, unless a stop is put to it, to involve us in war with Spain. With this view a bill has been introduced in Congress to prevent the prosecution of this business in future. It is to be hoped the bill will become a law notwithstanding the opposition that is made to it. War in disguise of all things is most disgraceful to national character.
By a letter from Mr. Munroe, Secretary of state it appears that the scandalous business of privateering is carried on from some of the ports of this country in violation of the neutral character of the U. S. The consequence of such conduct will be, unless a stop is put to it, to involve us in war with Spain. With this view a bill has been introduced in Congress to prevent the prosecution of this business in future. It is to be hoped the bill will become a law notwithstanding the opposition that is made to it. War in disguise of all things is most disgraceful to national character.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Privateering
Neutrality Violation
Congress Bill
War With Spain
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Munroe
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Mr. Munroe
Outcome
risk of war with spain; bill introduced in congress to prevent future privateering.
Event Details
Privateering conducted from US ports violates neutral status; letter from Secretary of State Munroe highlights the issue; bill proposed in Congress to halt it amid opposition.