When was it published?

July 22, 1805 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Domestic News July 22, 1805

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure, Shipping, Legal Or Court

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Privateer, Newport Arrival, Customs Inspection, Irregular Commission, Ordered To Sea

Norfolk, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A French privateer schooner arrived at Newport on Saturday last, was boarded by a customs officer whose questions went unanswered satisfactorily; papers showed only cruising authority from the French Consul at New-York, no regular commission. She was ordered to sea and sailed, though many believed she should have been detained.

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We learn from Newport, that on Saturday last there arrived at that place, a French privateer schooner. Soon after her arrival, she was boarded by a Custom-house officer. The answers given to the interrogatories of the officer being unsatisfactory, her papers were demanded. From which it appeared she had no regular commission, but only authority for cruising, from the French Consul at New-York. She was immediately ordered to sea, and soon afterwards sailed. Many persons were of opinion that she ought to have been detained.

[Boston Palladium.
Boston, July 10.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Shipping Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

French Privateer Newport Arrival Customs Inspection Irregular Commission Ordered To Sea

Where did it happen?

Newport

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Newport

Event Date

Saturday Last

Outcome

she was immediately ordered to sea, and soon afterwards sailed. many persons were of opinion that she ought to have been detained.

Event Details

We learn from Newport, that on Saturday last there arrived at that place, a French privateer schooner. Soon after her arrival, she was boarded by a Custom-house officer. The answers given to the interrogatories of the officer being unsatisfactory, her papers were demanded. From which it appeared she had no regular commission, but only authority for cruising, from the French Consul at New-York.