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February 19, 1849
The New York Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Rumor that a US representative in a Northern European capital was caught smuggling laces and goods worth 20,000 rix dollars, hidden in boxes labeled as family supplies. The article calls for prompt investigation, dismissal, and public disgrace to protect the country's reputation.
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Official Smuggling.—If there is any truth in the rumor that a representative of the United States at one of the Northern capitals of Europe has been detected in smuggling goods under cloak of his office, we hope and trust that the authorities at Washington will promptly have him dismissed and disgraced as soon as possible. From what has been stated on the subject, it appears that the functionary in question was detected accidentally in smuggling laces and other goods of that description to the amount of twenty thousand rix dollars, concealed in boxes, represented to contain family supplies, &c. If true, it is a most humiliating piece of business; and the perpetrator deserves richly to be disgraced and punished before the world. We hope, for the credit of the country, that there is no truth in the statement; but, true or false, the circumstance should be investigated, and we trust that no time will be lost in doing so.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Smuggling Scandal
Diplomatic Fraud
Us Representative
European Capital
Official Disgrace
Where did it happen?
One Of The Northern Capitals Of Europe
Story Details
Location
One Of The Northern Capitals Of Europe
Story Details
A US representative allegedly smuggled laces and goods worth 20,000 rix dollars hidden in boxes pretending to be family supplies, detected accidentally; calls for investigation and punishment.