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Editorial
December 31, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial from Portland Gazette on December 31, 1798, discussing interesting foreign news of French setbacks including Buonaparte's disasters and fleet destructions, the nearing end of Rastadt Congress, and reflecting on the year's vicissitudes with the US now ranking high as sovereign empires.
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THE GAZETTE.
Portland. Monday, December 31, 1798.
The foreign news given in detail this day, will be found highly interesting. It augurs favourable to the rapid diminution of French power, and French intrigue. The disasters of Buonaparte—the destruction of his transports—the opposition to France by Malta—and the destruction of the Brest fleet, are among the most prominent articles. The tedious Congress of Rastadt seems drawing to a close, and the crisis is at hand for an insulted world dreadfully to avenge the unnumbered crimes of peace-destroying Frenchmen.
The local matters in this day's Gazette, are well worth attention.
THE YEAR,
Which ends this day, hath been replete with the most astonishing vicissitudes, that have for ages arrested the attention of man. Future generations will doubt the veracity of the historian, and scarcely credit the events which mark the close of the eighteenth century.
The United States of America now rank high in the scale of nations; and, having shaken off their foreign connections, may they ever remain the free, Sovereign, and independent EMPIRES OF THE WEST.
Portland. Monday, December 31, 1798.
The foreign news given in detail this day, will be found highly interesting. It augurs favourable to the rapid diminution of French power, and French intrigue. The disasters of Buonaparte—the destruction of his transports—the opposition to France by Malta—and the destruction of the Brest fleet, are among the most prominent articles. The tedious Congress of Rastadt seems drawing to a close, and the crisis is at hand for an insulted world dreadfully to avenge the unnumbered crimes of peace-destroying Frenchmen.
The local matters in this day's Gazette, are well worth attention.
THE YEAR,
Which ends this day, hath been replete with the most astonishing vicissitudes, that have for ages arrested the attention of man. Future generations will doubt the veracity of the historian, and scarcely credit the events which mark the close of the eighteenth century.
The United States of America now rank high in the scale of nations; and, having shaken off their foreign connections, may they ever remain the free, Sovereign, and independent EMPIRES OF THE WEST.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
French Power
Buonaparte Disasters
Brest Fleet
Rastadt Congress
Us Independence
1798 Review
What entities or persons were involved?
Buonaparte
France
Malta
Brest Fleet
Congress Of Rastadt
United States Of America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Decline Of French Power And Us Sovereignty In 1798
Stance / Tone
Optimistic About French Defeats And American Independence
Key Figures
Buonaparte
France
Malta
Brest Fleet
Congress Of Rastadt
United States Of America
Key Arguments
Foreign News Indicates Rapid Diminution Of French Power And Intrigue
Disasters Of Buonaparte Including Destruction Of Transports
Opposition To France By Malta
Destruction Of The Brest Fleet
Congress Of Rastadt Drawing To A Close
World To Avenge Crimes Of Frenchmen
1798 Marked By Astonishing Vicissitudes
Us Ranks High In Nations As Free Sovereign Empires