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Foreign News
April 25, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Extract from a February 5, 1794, speech by Mr. Duquery in the Irish Parliament, arguing against fighting France to restore the Bourbon monarchy, drawing parallels to English history and praising America's restraint regarding Louis XVI.
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Full Text
Extract from the Speech of Mr. Duquery, a member of the Irish Parliament, February 5, 1794.
We love the House of Hanover; but is that a reason why we shall fight the French until they love the House of Bourbon; which for centuries had been the oppressors of the people? We have had our bloody days—and had the same combination attempted to punish the murder of Charles the First, the same disorders and massacres would have taken place, which began with the manifestoes of the Duke of Brunswick. Why did not
AMERICA DRAW THE SWORD
FOR LOUIS, who fought for her and against us, and who styled himself her deliverer?—Because! AMERICA ACTED WITHOUT PASSION, and though in an infant state, has GIVEN
LESSONS OF WISDOM AND
CAUTION TO OLD ENGLAND.
We love the House of Hanover; but is that a reason why we shall fight the French until they love the House of Bourbon; which for centuries had been the oppressors of the people? We have had our bloody days—and had the same combination attempted to punish the murder of Charles the First, the same disorders and massacres would have taken place, which began with the manifestoes of the Duke of Brunswick. Why did not
AMERICA DRAW THE SWORD
FOR LOUIS, who fought for her and against us, and who styled himself her deliverer?—Because! AMERICA ACTED WITHOUT PASSION, and though in an infant state, has GIVEN
LESSONS OF WISDOM AND
CAUTION TO OLD ENGLAND.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Irish Parliament Speech
French War Opposition
House Of Bourbon
Charles I Murder
Duke Of Brunswick
America Louis Xvi
Political Rhetoric
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Duquery
Duke Of Brunswick
Louis
Where did it happen?
Ireland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Ireland
Event Date
1794 02 05
Key Persons
Mr. Duquery
Duke Of Brunswick
Louis
Event Details
Mr. Duquery questions fighting the French to restore the oppressive House of Bourbon, compares to potential English reaction to Charles I's murder and Brunswick's manifestoes, and notes America's wise restraint in not avenging Louis despite his aid in their revolution.