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Editorial
August 11, 1794
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes fabricated reports of British restitution for captured US property, asserting Britain's strategy is to weaken America through plunder and empty promises, foreseeing imminent open conflict.
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We are daily amused with fabricated accounts, said to come from various quarters, but in reality originating among us, on the subject of British policy towards the United States. We are now assured that the administration of that country will undoubtedly make restitution for the property captured in consequence of their orders. No, No!—British pride is not at so low an ebb—and they never authorised plunder with an intention to refund.
Their policy has been to weaken us by rapine and soothe us with words; and words are the only coin we shall be paid in; when they will no longer do, they will commence open hostilities, and this crisis does not appear at any great distance.
Their policy has been to weaken us by rapine and soothe us with words; and words are the only coin we shall be paid in; when they will no longer do, they will commence open hostilities, and this crisis does not appear at any great distance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
British Policy
Us Relations
Restitution
Plunder
Hostilities
What entities or persons were involved?
British Administration
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Policy Towards The United States
Stance / Tone
Skeptical And Critical Of British Intentions
Key Figures
British Administration
United States
Key Arguments
Fabricated Accounts Of British Policy Originate Locally
British Will Not Make Restitution For Captured Property
British Pride Prevents Refunding Authorized Plunder
British Policy Weakens Us By Rapine And Soothes With Words
Only Words As Payment; Open Hostilities When Words Fail
Crisis Of Hostilities Appears Imminent