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Editorial
June 30, 1804
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial uses hypotheticals of American and French impressment in British waters to highlight hypocrisy in tolerating British violations of U.S. sovereignty, criticizing Anglo-Federalists and loyal presses for ignoring such outrages while decrying similar European incidents.
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Full Text
Suppose the United States frigates Constitution and President, with captains Preble and Rodgers on board, were to enter the harbor of Portsmouth, or abreast of Sheerness in the Thames, and should there enter and impress a number of mariners and passengers from on board a ship, and carry them on board their respective frigates—what would our government say to the officers for this breach of the jurisdiction and territory of an independent nation?
Suppose the two French frigates were to do as the British frigate Cambrian has done! What would our high toned anglo-federalists say of the outrage?
We hear much fuss about the violation of the territory of the elector of Baden, and the seizure of the duke d'Enghien—but our loyal presses are perfectly complaisant under British outrage.
(Aurora.)
Suppose the two French frigates were to do as the British frigate Cambrian has done! What would our high toned anglo-federalists say of the outrage?
We hear much fuss about the violation of the territory of the elector of Baden, and the seizure of the duke d'Enghien—but our loyal presses are perfectly complaisant under British outrage.
(Aurora.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Impressment
British Outrage
Federalist Complacency
Sovereignty Violation
Anglo Federalists
What entities or persons were involved?
United States Frigates Constitution And President
Captains Preble And Rodgers
British Frigate Cambrian
Elector Of Baden
Duke D'enghien
Anglo Federalists
Aurora
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of British Impressment And Federalist Complacency
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti British And Critical Of Anglo Federalists
Key Figures
United States Frigates Constitution And President
Captains Preble And Rodgers
British Frigate Cambrian
Elector Of Baden
Duke D'enghien
Anglo Federalists
Aurora
Key Arguments
Hypothetical American Impressment In British Waters Would Be Viewed As A Breach Of Sovereignty
French Impressment In American Waters Would Outrage Anglo Federalists
Inconsistent Outrage Over European Territorial Violations Compared To British Actions