When was it published?

July 16, 1804 in Jenks' Portland Gazette

Foreign News July 16, 1804

Jenks' Portland Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bonaparte Emperor, Pitt Prime Minister, British Ministry Change, European Affairs, War England Spain

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Intelligence from London to May 18, 1804, reports change in British Ministry with Pitt likely returning as Prime Minister, and Bonaparte elected Emperor of the Gauls, King of Italy, and protector of Helvetic and Batavian republics, potentially leading to war between England and Spain with possible US involvement.

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Affairs of Europe.--The latest arrivals afford us intelligence from London to the 18th of May. The most prominent articles are, the change of the British Ministry, and the new assumption of power by Bonaparte, which cannot fail to give a new and important turn to the affairs of Europe, and which may also in a considerable degree affect the interests of this country. We have given details in our department of foreign news.

A letter from an American gentleman at London, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated May 24, 1804, says, "the first consul has been elected Emperor of the Gauls, King of Italy, and protector of the Helvetic and Batavian republics. Pitt will be again prime minister of England. You may depend there will very soon be a war between that country and Spain, and it is probable also this country may be implicated. Pitt says to have a general peace there must first be a general war."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political War Report

What keywords are associated?

Bonaparte Emperor Pitt Prime Minister British Ministry Change European Affairs War England Spain

What entities or persons were involved?

Bonaparte Pitt

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

May 1804

Key Persons

Bonaparte Pitt

Outcome

bonaparte elected emperor of the gauls, king of italy, and protector of the helvetic and batavian republics; pitt to become prime minister of england; anticipated war between england and spain with possible involvement of this country

Event Details

Latest intelligence from London to the 18th of May reports change of the British Ministry and Bonaparte's new assumption of power, giving a new turn to European affairs. A letter dated May 24, 1804, confirms Bonaparte's election to Emperor, King, and protector roles; Pitt's return as prime minister; expectation of war between England and Spain, possibly implicating this country; Pitt's statement on needing general war for general peace.