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Editorial
December 10, 1810
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The editorial outlines a diplomatic impasse where Napoleon refuses to annul French decrees until Britain revokes its Orders in Council and disavows blockades, while Britain demands France annul first. It questions how President Madison will respond, given his proclamation claiming France had repealed the decrees, and whether the US will revive non-intercourse against Britain without justification.
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A DILEMMA.
Suppose that Napoleon refuses, practically, to annul his decrees, until Great-Britain officially declares her renunciation of the principles of blockade; and Great-Britain refuses to revoke the Orders in Council, until France does explicitly annul her decrees, and besides will not acknowledge that she ever maintained such principles of blockade as Napoleon requires her to disavow.
In the first place, how will Mr. Madison look? His proclamation says that France already has repealed his decrees: Napoleon says he has not, his conditions are not complied with.
Will our government consent in that case to revive the non-intercourse act, against Great Britain, without any pretence of want of good faith, because the President has misinterpreted the assertion of the French minister?
Suppose that Napoleon refuses, practically, to annul his decrees, until Great-Britain officially declares her renunciation of the principles of blockade; and Great-Britain refuses to revoke the Orders in Council, until France does explicitly annul her decrees, and besides will not acknowledge that she ever maintained such principles of blockade as Napoleon requires her to disavow.
In the first place, how will Mr. Madison look? His proclamation says that France already has repealed his decrees: Napoleon says he has not, his conditions are not complied with.
Will our government consent in that case to revive the non-intercourse act, against Great Britain, without any pretence of want of good faith, because the President has misinterpreted the assertion of the French minister?
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon
Orders In Council
Non Intercourse Act
Madison
Blockade
French Decrees
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
Great Britain
Mr. Madison
France
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Diplomatic Dilemma In Franco British Trade Restrictions And Us Response
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Madison's Position
Key Figures
Napoleon
Great Britain
Mr. Madison
France
Key Arguments
Napoleon Refuses To Annul Decrees Without Britain's Renunciation Of Blockade Principles
Britain Refuses To Revoke Orders In Council Without France's Explicit Annulment And Disavowal
Madison's Proclamation Claims France Repealed Decrees, But Napoleon Denies It
Questions Revival Of Non Intercourse Act Against Britain Due To Presidential Misinterpretation