When was it published?

September 1, 1791 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News September 1, 1791

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Elector Of Saxony, Crown Of Poland, New Constitution, States Of Saxony, Prussia Interest

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The Elector of Saxony has not yet accepted the offer of the Polish crown under the kingdom's new constitution and plans to consult the States of Saxony. Prussia supports this union for self-interested reasons.

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The Elector of Saxony has not yet been able to give a positive answer concerning the Crown of Poland, which is offered him by the New Constitution of that kingdom. He is to call a meeting of the States of Saxony, and consult their opinion. Hitherto the crown of Poland has proved a fatal present to the Electorate; but times are changed; and Saxony having had time to repair the effects of its former misfortunes, is now able to defend its new good fortune.

Fortunately, Prussia at this time is desirous from motives of self interest, to see this political marriage take place between Poland and the Electorate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Elector Of Saxony Crown Of Poland New Constitution States Of Saxony Prussia Interest

What entities or persons were involved?

Elector Of Saxony

Where did it happen?

Saxony

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Saxony

Key Persons

Elector Of Saxony

Outcome

no positive answer yet; consultation with states of saxony planned. prussia desirous of the political marriage.

Event Details

The Elector of Saxony has not yet been able to give a positive answer concerning the Crown of Poland, offered by the New Constitution of that kingdom. He is to call a meeting of the States of Saxony and consult their opinion. The crown has historically been fatal to the Electorate, but Saxony is now able to defend its fortune. Prussia desires this political marriage between Poland and Saxony for motives of self-interest.