Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
On the anniversary of Independence, St. Tammany Societies in New Jersey raised toasts criticizing the Jay-Grenville treaty with Britain, praising Senate opposition, and urging the President to block it, each with cheers.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
The President of the United States; may he never affix his signature to a treaty on whose front is engraven 'Destruction to Liberty and Commerce.' 3 Cheers.
The Patriotic Minority in the Senate of the United States, may they receive the thanks of a grateful people for their determined tho' unsuccessful opposition to a Treaty with Great Britain, which would terminate in the ruin of commerce, and be the disgrace of our country. 3 Cheers.
The President of the United States—may he comply with the unanimous wishes of every true friend of his country by preventing Grenville's late treaty from becoming the supreme law of the land. 3 Cheers.
The Republic of America: may she never mistake Jays for Eagles. Eternal disgrace to those who prefer British to French politics.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
State Of New Jersey
Event Date
Anniversary Of Independence
Key Persons
Event Details
The St. Tammany Societies in the State of New Jersey drank the following toasts on the anniversary of Independence: to the President of the United States may he never sign a treaty destructive to liberty and commerce; to the Patriotic Minority in the Senate for opposing the treaty with Great Britain; to the President may he prevent Grenville's treaty from becoming law; to the Republic of America may she not mistake Jays for Eagles, with eternal disgrace to those preferring British to French politics. Each toast followed by 3 cheers except the last.