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Winchester Gazette
Winchester, Virginia
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In the House of Commons on July 7, 1821, Sir James Mackintosh questioned the British government's response to the Russian Emperor's Ukase claiming dominion over the North West Coast of America and North East Coast of Asia. The Marquis of Londonderry confirmed receipt of the Ukase, a protest note to the Russian ambassador rejecting the sovereignty and maritime claims, and an offer for amicable negotiations.
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MARITIME PRETENSIONS IN RUSSIA.
Sir James Mackintosh wished to ask of the Noble Marquis opposite, these questions: 1st. Had his Majesty's government received any authentic copy of the Ukase issued by the Emperor of Russia, in which he claimed to himself dominion over the North West Coast of America, and the North East Coast of Asia? And secondly, If they had, whether they had taken any measures to protect British Navigation from such extravagant and preposterous pretensions?
The Marquis of Londonderry replied to the questions, but in a very low tone of voice.—We understood him to say, that he had received a copy of the Ukase soon after it was issued. As soon as his Majesty's government had received it, they lost no time before they sent a note to the Russian Ambassador in this Country, declaring that they could not accede either to the claim of Sovereignty or the principle of Maritime Law laid down in it. (Hear, hear,) At the same time they offered to enter into an amicable negotiation on the subject, to prevent any misunderstanding arising between the subjects of the two powers.
London Corn Exchange, July 8.—Our market was very largely supplied with all grain to-day, but picked samples sold on the same terms as on this day se'nnight; all descriptions exceedingly dull at a reduction of 1s to 2s per quarter, and a considerable quantity left unsold.
Liverpool Corn Exchange. July 9.—The supply of grain this week has been but small; the market continues depressed—Flour supports prices.—Flour sweet, in bond, 30s a 33s; sour 34s a 35s.
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Russia
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July 7
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british government sent a note to the russian ambassador protesting the sovereignty claim and maritime law principle, and offered amicable negotiation to prevent misunderstandings.
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Sir James Mackintosh asked in the House of Commons if the government had received the Russian Ukase claiming dominion over the North West Coast of America and North East Coast of Asia, and if measures were taken to protect British navigation. The Marquis of Londonderry replied that a copy was received soon after issuance, a protest note was sent immediately rejecting the claims, and negotiations were offered.