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Domestic News May 31, 1870

Staunton Spectator

Staunton, Virginia

What is this article about?

President Grant issues a proclamation warning U.S. citizens against aiding illegal military expeditions against Canada, stating participants forfeit U.S. protection and ordering officers to prevent and arrest offenders.

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President Grant has issued a proclamation, stating that sundry illegal military enterprises and expeditions are being set on foot in this country against the Government and people of the Dominion of Canada. He warns all good citizens of the United States against aiding, abetting, or countenancing the same, and notifies those who take part in such movements, that by so doing they forfeit all right to the protection of the Government of the United States, or to its interference in their behalf. The proclamation closes by enjoining all officers in the service of the United States to exert themselves to prevent and defeat these unlawful proceedings, and to arrest and bring the offenders to justice.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Military Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

President Grant Proclamation Illegal Expeditions Canada United States Military Enterprises

What entities or persons were involved?

President Grant

Where did it happen?

United States

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

United States

Key Persons

President Grant

Outcome

participants forfeit u.s. government protection; officers enjoined to prevent, defeat, arrest, and bring offenders to justice.

Event Details

President Grant issues proclamation stating illegal military enterprises and expeditions are being organized in the U.S. against the Government and people of Canada; warns citizens against aiding or participating; notifies that such involvement forfeits U.S. protection.

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