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Foreign News
April 8, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Commentary from New York on March 12 counters rumors that European powers, especially Britain, oppose U.S. peace with Barbary States, arguing it aligns with their trade interests and urging America to negotiate with assistance from others.
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NEW-YORK, March 12.
It has been reported by ignorant or designing people, that the European Maritime Powers are averse to the American States having peace established with the Barbary States; but supposing humanity out of the case, which in this compassionate age would be admitted to a great deal, it is far from the interest of these Powers, especially Britain, as they are very sensible that whatever we acquire in trade to the South of Cape Finisterre in bills of money, will go to purchase their manufactures: We can therefore only blame ourselves for not making peace with these Barbarians; disgraceful as it may seem, humanity and necessity require it, and we shall find that other powers will be ready to assist us in our treaty, which from every motive we have too long delayed.
It has been reported by ignorant or designing people, that the European Maritime Powers are averse to the American States having peace established with the Barbary States; but supposing humanity out of the case, which in this compassionate age would be admitted to a great deal, it is far from the interest of these Powers, especially Britain, as they are very sensible that whatever we acquire in trade to the South of Cape Finisterre in bills of money, will go to purchase their manufactures: We can therefore only blame ourselves for not making peace with these Barbarians; disgraceful as it may seem, humanity and necessity require it, and we shall find that other powers will be ready to assist us in our treaty, which from every motive we have too long delayed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Barbary States Peace
European Maritime Powers
Britain Trade Interests
American Diplomacy
Treaty Negotiations
Where did it happen?
Barbary States
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Barbary States
Event Date
March 12
Event Details
Reports of European opposition to American peace with Barbary States are dismissed as misguided; such peace benefits European trade, especially Britain's, by channeling American earnings into their manufactures. America is urged to pursue the treaty with assistance from other powers, driven by humanity and necessity.