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Foreign News
September 22, 1806
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Antigua, the brig Triton, an American vessel under Capt. William Herrick, was condemned along with its cargo for a circuitous voyage involving trade in Barbadoes and Martinico, violating local principles on American property.
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Extract of a letter from Capt. William Herrick, master of the brig Triton, belonging to this port, to a gentleman in this town, dated Antigua, Aug. 23d, 1806.
"Sir—I think it my duty to acquaint you of a new principle they have adopted in this port for condemning American property. The case of the brig Triton, was determined yesterday. Vessel and cargo condemned for going to Barbadoes, there disposing of lumber to the amount of $3,000, in bills and cash; from thence to Martinico, and there disposed of the rest of her cargo for produce. Also purchased produce with the Cash and Bills. The council, contended for condemnation, on the grounds of its being a circuitous voyage, and upon that construction of the case, the Court gave judgment for the Captors."
"Sir—I think it my duty to acquaint you of a new principle they have adopted in this port for condemning American property. The case of the brig Triton, was determined yesterday. Vessel and cargo condemned for going to Barbadoes, there disposing of lumber to the amount of $3,000, in bills and cash; from thence to Martinico, and there disposed of the rest of her cargo for produce. Also purchased produce with the Cash and Bills. The council, contended for condemnation, on the grounds of its being a circuitous voyage, and upon that construction of the case, the Court gave judgment for the Captors."
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Antigua Condemnation
Brig Triton
Circuitous Voyage
American Vessel
Cargo Seizure
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. William Herrick
Where did it happen?
Antigua
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Antigua
Event Date
Aug. 22, 1806
Key Persons
Capt. William Herrick
Outcome
vessel and cargo condemned for the captors
Event Details
The brig Triton went to Barbadoes, disposed of lumber worth $3,000 in bills and cash, then to Martinico, disposed of the rest of cargo for produce, and purchased produce with cash and bills. Condemned on grounds of circuitous voyage.