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Editorial
July 13, 1812
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses Congress's adjournment on July 13, 1812, with secret proceedings speculated to involve measures against France or seizing East Florida. Questions discrepancies in French decrees' revocation dates between Paris Moniteur and Madison. Notes frigate Constitution in Lynhaven Bay.
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1812
It will be seen that Congress have at length adjourned. A motion to remove the injunction of secrecy as to certain proceedings not yet disclosed, was, it is said, rejected. What those proceedings were is matter for conjecture. By some it is supposed that they relate to certain measures to be adopted against France, in case advices by the Wasp are not satisfactory. Others suppose they relate to the seizure and occupancy of East Florida, which we rather suppose. As to any opposition to France at this time and under existing circumstances, it is ridiculous to make any comment. The emperor will soon learn the attitude we have assumed, and thus we may calculate upon promises, that will satisfy our administration; perhaps the emperor will persuade or command his brother Joseph to cede to the United States East Florida, as a compensation for all injuries; if the title was good, we might be satisfied, for we shall never get more.
We agree with the National Intelligencer, that the Twelfth Congress will be recorded in the pages of history, but whether for the wisdom of their measures, or for a very different cause, remains a question.
The Paris Moniteur says, that the Berlin and Milan decrees were never unconditionally revoked, as to the United States, until April, 1811--Mr. Madison says, they were revoked in November, 1810--Who is right?
The frigate Constitution, Capt. Hull, is at anchor in Lynhaven Bay.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1812
It will be seen that Congress have at length adjourned. A motion to remove the injunction of secrecy as to certain proceedings not yet disclosed, was, it is said, rejected. What those proceedings were is matter for conjecture. By some it is supposed that they relate to certain measures to be adopted against France, in case advices by the Wasp are not satisfactory. Others suppose they relate to the seizure and occupancy of East Florida, which we rather suppose. As to any opposition to France at this time and under existing circumstances, it is ridiculous to make any comment. The emperor will soon learn the attitude we have assumed, and thus we may calculate upon promises, that will satisfy our administration; perhaps the emperor will persuade or command his brother Joseph to cede to the United States East Florida, as a compensation for all injuries; if the title was good, we might be satisfied, for we shall never get more.
We agree with the National Intelligencer, that the Twelfth Congress will be recorded in the pages of history, but whether for the wisdom of their measures, or for a very different cause, remains a question.
The Paris Moniteur says, that the Berlin and Milan decrees were never unconditionally revoked, as to the United States, until April, 1811--Mr. Madison says, they were revoked in November, 1810--Who is right?
The frigate Constitution, Capt. Hull, is at anchor in Lynhaven Bay.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Adjournment
East Florida
French Decrees
Berlin Milan
Madison
War Of 1812
National Intelligencer
What entities or persons were involved?
Congress
France
Emperor
Joseph
Mr. Madison
National Intelligencer
Paris Moniteur
Frigate Constitution
Capt. Hull
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Congress Adjournment And Speculations On Secret Proceedings Regarding France And East Florida
Stance / Tone
Skeptical And Critical Of Administration's Foreign Policy
Key Figures
Congress
France
Emperor
Joseph
Mr. Madison
National Intelligencer
Paris Moniteur
Frigate Constitution
Capt. Hull
Key Arguments
Secret Congressional Proceedings Likely Relate To East Florida Seizure Rather Than Opposition To France
Opposition To France Under Current Circumstances Is Ridiculous
Emperor May Offer Promises Or Cede East Florida To Satisfy U.S. Administration
Twelfth Congress Will Be Historically Notable, But Reasons Unclear
Discrepancy In Revocation Dates Of Berlin And Milan Decrees: April 1811 Vs. November 1810