When was it published?

September 1, 1795 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News September 1, 1795

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Political, Diplomatic, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Upper Canada Legislature, Simcoe Speech, Us Uk Treaty, British America, Newark Session

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On July 6, Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe opened the fourth session of Upper Canada's legislature in Newark with a speech expressing hope that the US-Great Britain treaty would benefit British subjects, especially in British America, and remove misunderstandings.

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On the 6th of July lieutenant-governor Simcoe, opened the fourth session of the legislature of the province of Upper Canada, by a speech to the gentlemen of the legislative council and house of assembly, convened in the council chamber at Newark.

On the subject of the treaty between the United States and Great-Britain, governor Simcoe observes that it " cannot fail to be mutually beneficial to the subjects of the king, more especially of British America, and to the people of the United States ; and it may be hoped (he adds) it will effectually remove all grounds of misunderstanding."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Diplomatic Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Upper Canada Legislature Simcoe Speech Us Uk Treaty British America Newark Session

What entities or persons were involved?

Lieutenant Governor Simcoe

Where did it happen?

Newark, Upper Canada

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Newark, Upper Canada

Event Date

6th Of July

Key Persons

Lieutenant Governor Simcoe

Outcome

the treaty is expected to be mutually beneficial and remove grounds of misunderstanding between great britain and the united states.

Event Details

Lieutenant-governor Simcoe opened the fourth session of the legislature of Upper Canada with a speech to the legislative council and house of assembly in the council chamber at Newark, commenting positively on the treaty between the United States and Great Britain.