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Editorial
August 5, 1806
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses uncertain outcome of U.S. negotiations with Spain, blamed on Spain's self-interests, British interference, resentment from a dismissed Spanish minister, and domestic partisan passions. Expresses hope to avoid rupture with Spain and France or alliance with Britain.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The result of our negociations with Spain is problematical, partly on account of the natural adherence of Spain to her own selfish interests: but more, perhaps, from the artificial prejudices and obstacles produced by design. Never probably, were more indefatigable efforts used, on any occasion, than there have been to defeat the object of our present negociation. The interested policy of Great-Britain and all her partizans, the resentment of the discarded Spanish Minister, and the passions of a certain party among ourselves, have been, and still are, in full operation. God grant their consequences may not be a rupture with Spain and her ally France, and an alliance of co-operation with Great-Britain.
Ibid.
Ibid.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Negotiations With Spain
British Interference
Diplomatic Obstacles
Spanish Minister Resentment
Partisan Passions
What entities or persons were involved?
Spain
Great Britain
Discarded Spanish Minister
France
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Uncertainty In Negotiations With Spain
Stance / Tone
Apprehensive About Diplomatic Failure
Key Figures
Spain
Great Britain
Discarded Spanish Minister
France
Key Arguments
Spain Adheres To Selfish Interests
Artificial Prejudices And Obstacles From Design Hinder Negotiations
Indefatigable Efforts By Britain And Partizans To Defeat Negotiations
Resentment Of Discarded Spanish Minister Operates Against Success
Passions Of A Certain Domestic Party Contribute To Obstacles