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Foreign News
December 9, 1815
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Dey of Algiers reluctantly abandoned demands for annual tribute from the Americans, citing security concerns, but Commodore Decatur warned that insisting on powder tribute would bring cannonballs instead, leading the Dey to concede.
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It is said the Dey of Algiers very reluctantly gave up all idea of receiving tribute from the Americans, and alleged among other things, that other nations, if he consented, might take advantage of it, and perhaps unite, and occasion his destruction. It was not the amount or value of the sum he was particular about, but the receiving something annually of the Americans would add to his security, if it was only a little powder. Com. Decatur observed, that he thought it very probable, if he insisted upon receiving powder of the Americans as tribute, his wishes would be gratified, but he must certainly expect to receive balls with it. His Dey ship very wisely gave up the point.--ib.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Algiers Tribute
Dey Negotiation
Decatur Warning
American Tribute
Barbary Diplomacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Dey Of Algiers
Com. Decatur
Where did it happen?
Algiers
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Algiers
Key Persons
Dey Of Algiers
Com. Decatur
Outcome
dey gives up the point on receiving tribute from americans.
Event Details
The Dey of Algiers reluctantly gave up demands for annual tribute from the Americans, fearing other nations might unite against him. He valued receiving something annually for security, even powder. Commodore Decatur warned that insisting on powder as tribute would likely bring cannonballs with it, prompting the Dey to concede.