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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.