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Editorial
November 9, 1810
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial doubts the US President's proclamation opening trade with France per Duc de Cadore's letter, warning Napoleon's decrees may persist and confiscated American property won't be fairly returned, likening it to theft.
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THE PROCLAMATION
Our opinion was, on the promulgation of the Duc de Cadore's letter, that the President would not then issue his proclamation, opening the intercourse with France; and not until after the time that Napoleon's decrees should cease to operate. As the case stands at present, we must depend upon Napoleon's construction of the phraseology of his minister; but it is clear he may make a handle of the "new principles of blockade" which he says Great-Britain has attempted to establish, very much to our disadvantage.
There ought to be no reliance placed upon the story, that Napoleon will relinquish our confiscated property; all the reports, and they have been multifarious which we have hitherto received, have been proved to be unfounded. If he delivers up any property, formally, it will be for the purpose of loading it with duties and expenses, which will amount to confiscation to the American owner. It is of no consequence to the loser, whether his property has been taken forcibly from him by a highwayman, pilfered by a thief, or stolen by a pickpocket.
Our opinion was, on the promulgation of the Duc de Cadore's letter, that the President would not then issue his proclamation, opening the intercourse with France; and not until after the time that Napoleon's decrees should cease to operate. As the case stands at present, we must depend upon Napoleon's construction of the phraseology of his minister; but it is clear he may make a handle of the "new principles of blockade" which he says Great-Britain has attempted to establish, very much to our disadvantage.
There ought to be no reliance placed upon the story, that Napoleon will relinquish our confiscated property; all the reports, and they have been multifarious which we have hitherto received, have been proved to be unfounded. If he delivers up any property, formally, it will be for the purpose of loading it with duties and expenses, which will amount to confiscation to the American owner. It is of no consequence to the loser, whether his property has been taken forcibly from him by a highwayman, pilfered by a thief, or stolen by a pickpocket.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Decrees
Duc De Cadore
Us Proclamation
French Trade
Confiscated Property
British Blockade
What entities or persons were involved?
Duc De Cadore
Napoleon
President
Great Britain
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Skepticism Toward Napoleon's Decrees And Us Proclamation On French Trade
Stance / Tone
Distrustful Of Napoleon And Cautious On Us Policy
Key Figures
Duc De Cadore
Napoleon
President
Great Britain
Key Arguments
President Should Not Issue Proclamation Until Napoleon's Decrees Cease Operating
Depend On Napoleon's Interpretation Of His Minister's Phrasing
Napoleon May Exploit 'New Principles Of Blockade' By Great Britain
No Reliance On Napoleon Relinquishing Confiscated American Property
Reports Of Property Return Are Unfounded
Any Returned Property Will Be Burdened With Duties And Expenses Amounting To Confiscation