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Domestic News
January 4, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Excerpt from the Columbian Centinel advocating for the US Congress to purchase eight or ten frigates to combat pirates and protect American commerce, rather than relying on foreign aid or tribute payments, emphasizing national dignity over economy.
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From the Columbian Centinel.
" In vain must we rely on foreign aid,
"By our own arms, our commerce must be freed,"
And the United States in Congress assembled, have only to order immediate purchase of eight or ten stout frigates, and no doubt can be entertained that the expense would cheerfully be complied with ; and that this force would be sufficient to keep the pirates within their own ports. It rests, however, with the wisdom of those whom we have deputed to give laws to the Union, to decide, whether an armed force, or money presents, can best be employed. Economy may wish the latter-National Dignity may demand the former.
From the Columbian Centinel.
" In vain must we rely on foreign aid,
"By our own arms, our commerce must be freed,"
And the United States in Congress assembled, have only to order immediate purchase of eight or ten stout frigates, and no doubt can be entertained that the expense would cheerfully be complied with ; and that this force would be sufficient to keep the pirates within their own ports. It rests, however, with the wisdom of those whom we have deputed to give laws to the Union, to decide, whether an armed force, or money presents, can best be employed. Economy may wish the latter-National Dignity may demand the former.
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Politics
Military
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Congress
Frigates
Pirates
Naval Force
Commerce Protection
Where did it happen?
United States
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The United States in Congress assembled should order the immediate purchase of eight or ten stout frigates to keep pirates within their own ports and free commerce by their own arms, rather than relying on foreign aid or money presents; economy may favor tribute, but national dignity demands an armed force.