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Editorial
September 5, 1810
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial from the Federal Gazette criticizes William Duane's pro-French stance in the Aurora, arguing that allying with France against England would be futile due to England's naval superiority, which could blockade U.S. ports, rendering French trade benefits inaccessible.
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From the Federal Gazette.
"Fight England, & trade to France" !
In a piece copied from the Aurora, in Saturday's Whig, Duane, after abusing our government for incurring the displeasure of his king Napoleon, by not declaring war against England, goes on to state (what he terms reasons) why the U. States should seek to be on good terms with France.-- One of his reasons, though not the most absurd, is that on the score of interest, it would be a grand object, seeing that France has it in her power to open to us all the commercial ports on the continent of Europe. Now, I would be obliged to this man of reason, to inform us, how, if at war with England, it would be possible for us to profit by his king's opening all the ports of Europe to us. when we are reduced to such a pitiful situation by the wretched terrapin policy, which he has been advocating these 12 years past; that with 15 or 20 sloops of war England could shut us up in our own ports from one end of the continent to the other.
W.
"Fight England, & trade to France" !
In a piece copied from the Aurora, in Saturday's Whig, Duane, after abusing our government for incurring the displeasure of his king Napoleon, by not declaring war against England, goes on to state (what he terms reasons) why the U. States should seek to be on good terms with France.-- One of his reasons, though not the most absurd, is that on the score of interest, it would be a grand object, seeing that France has it in her power to open to us all the commercial ports on the continent of Europe. Now, I would be obliged to this man of reason, to inform us, how, if at war with England, it would be possible for us to profit by his king's opening all the ports of Europe to us. when we are reduced to such a pitiful situation by the wretched terrapin policy, which he has been advocating these 12 years past; that with 15 or 20 sloops of war England could shut us up in our own ports from one end of the continent to the other.
W.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
French Alliance
War With England
Naval Blockade
Duane Criticism
Neutrality Policy
European Trade
What entities or persons were involved?
Duane
Aurora
Napoleon
England
France
U. States Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Pro French Policy And Advocacy For War With England
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti French Alliance And Pro Neutrality
Key Figures
Duane
Aurora
Napoleon
England
France
U. States Government
Key Arguments
Government Abused For Not Declaring War On England To Please Napoleon
Alliance With France Would Open European Ports But Is Impractical
England's Navy Could Blockade U.S. Ports Entirely During War
Critique Of Duane's 'Terrapin Policy' As Weakening U.S. Position