The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

The noble spirit of freedom which has effected the important and glorious revolution of America seems to have diffused itself in a greater or less degree among all nations of the world, and to have had already no inconsiderable influence upon the affairs of the most distant. France, by aiding and supporting this revolution, and making a common cause with the United States for its establishment, has greatly promoted the general interest of mankind,—particularly the freedom of navigation. Hence sprung the armed neutrality in Europe—the liberation of commerce and other important advantages in the kingdom of Ireland: while France is supporting the same cause even as far as the East Indies. That power has offered to the Nabobs of India, to support their independence, and a free navigation. If this takes effect, America, as well as other nations, must reap great commercial advantages from it.