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Domestic News
June 14, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial in Portland on June 4 praises the American Envoys' Memorial, criticizes French suppression of information and attacks on US vessels and islands, deems reconciliation impossible, and urges citizens to arm for national defense.
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PORTLAND, June 4.
THE MEMORIAL.
Could the excellent Memorial of the American Envoys be as generally read by the citizens of France, as the French appeals were by the people of this country, it would be a difficult matter to persuade deluded Frenchmen to draw the sword against their allies. But this expectation is vain—the tyrants who at present rule that enslaved nation, not only watch over the press, but keep a jealous eye on the mails and public couriers. Indeed we have but little to hope for, but from the spirit and resources of our own country: Reconciliation seems to be quite impossible. The lawless instruments of rapine and plunder, not content with pillaging our vessels within our capes, have in some instances, landed on our islands, and carried off the farmer's stock. May the fire of resentment glow in every breast, and may each citizen arm himself for the protection of his country.
THE MEMORIAL.
Could the excellent Memorial of the American Envoys be as generally read by the citizens of France, as the French appeals were by the people of this country, it would be a difficult matter to persuade deluded Frenchmen to draw the sword against their allies. But this expectation is vain—the tyrants who at present rule that enslaved nation, not only watch over the press, but keep a jealous eye on the mails and public couriers. Indeed we have but little to hope for, but from the spirit and resources of our own country: Reconciliation seems to be quite impossible. The lawless instruments of rapine and plunder, not content with pillaging our vessels within our capes, have in some instances, landed on our islands, and carried off the farmer's stock. May the fire of resentment glow in every breast, and may each citizen arm himself for the protection of his country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
American Memorial
French Tyrants
Vessel Pillaging
Call To Arms
Reconciliation Impossible
What entities or persons were involved?
American Envoys
Where did it happen?
Portland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portland
Event Date
June 4.
Key Persons
American Envoys
Outcome
pillaging of us vessels within capes and carrying off farmers' stock from islands
Event Details
Commentary on the Memorial of the American Envoys, French suppression of information, impossibility of reconciliation with France due to attacks, and call for citizens to arm for protection.