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Domestic News
January 2, 1810
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Philadelphia report on Dec. 26 of unconfirmed news that French fleet from Toulon destroyed all shipping in Fayal harbor; recent arrival from Fayal at Martha's Vineyard silent on matter. Speculates fleet will ravage trade, including American.
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Philadelphia, Dec. 26.
FRENCH FLEET.
A report has reached town this morning from the eastward, stating, that advices are received of the French fleet which had got out of Toulon, having proceeded against Fayal, where they had destroyed all the shipping in the harbour—We know that there has been an arrival at Martha's Vineyard from Fayal, having seen a letter from a passenger; but this letter is silent on the subject of the news. It is not at all unlikely, however, that this fleet, if it has made its escape from the Mediterranean, will spread desolation and ruin wherever it goes; and as American trade has not the happiness of exemption from French violence, it will doubtless come in for a large share of suffering.... Phil. Gaz.
FRENCH FLEET.
A report has reached town this morning from the eastward, stating, that advices are received of the French fleet which had got out of Toulon, having proceeded against Fayal, where they had destroyed all the shipping in the harbour—We know that there has been an arrival at Martha's Vineyard from Fayal, having seen a letter from a passenger; but this letter is silent on the subject of the news. It is not at all unlikely, however, that this fleet, if it has made its escape from the Mediterranean, will spread desolation and ruin wherever it goes; and as American trade has not the happiness of exemption from French violence, it will doubtless come in for a large share of suffering.... Phil. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
Economic
What keywords are associated?
French Fleet
Fayal
Shipping Destruction
American Trade
Toulon
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Dec. 26
Outcome
destruction of all shipping in fayal harbor; potential suffering to american trade
Event Details
Report of French fleet escaping Toulon and attacking Fayal, destroying shipping there; unconfirmed by letter from passenger on arrival at Martha's Vineyard from Fayal; speculation on fleet spreading ruin to trade including American