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Editorial
March 19, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anonymous editorial from a British perspective provides nine concise reasons advocating for war with Spain, emphasizing national honor, strategic timing, historical success of vigorous measures, economic benefits, and escape from the destructive German war.
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Short Reasons for a Spanish War.
BECAUSE, the Insults already offered by Great-Britain from Spain, are by no Means consistent either with our national Honour or Security.
Because what Spain has already done, is a plain Indication of what she would do, were she become more formidable and we more in her Power.
Because we were never less in her Power than at present, and probably never shall be again.
Because vigorous Measures with Spain have always succeeded best.
Because such Measures only are likely to procure the Terms on which a lasting and honourable Peace, both with France and Spain, can have a good Foundation.
Because the French will probably be the immediate Sufferers by a War between Great Britain and Spain, an open Enemy being less detrimental than one concealed.
Because a War with Spain is likely to bring in more than it carries out.
Because a War with Spain, for other Reasons, is likely to be attended with little extraordinary Expence, many of our Ships wanting present Employment, and no additional Land Forces being required.
Because, lastly, a War with Spain may not improbably draw us out of a most indubitably destructive War in Germany.
BECAUSE, the Insults already offered by Great-Britain from Spain, are by no Means consistent either with our national Honour or Security.
Because what Spain has already done, is a plain Indication of what she would do, were she become more formidable and we more in her Power.
Because we were never less in her Power than at present, and probably never shall be again.
Because vigorous Measures with Spain have always succeeded best.
Because such Measures only are likely to procure the Terms on which a lasting and honourable Peace, both with France and Spain, can have a good Foundation.
Because the French will probably be the immediate Sufferers by a War between Great Britain and Spain, an open Enemy being less detrimental than one concealed.
Because a War with Spain is likely to bring in more than it carries out.
Because a War with Spain, for other Reasons, is likely to be attended with little extraordinary Expence, many of our Ships wanting present Employment, and no additional Land Forces being required.
Because, lastly, a War with Spain may not improbably draw us out of a most indubitably destructive War in Germany.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Spanish War
British Security
Foreign Policy
War Justifications
National Honor
What entities or persons were involved?
Great Britain
Spain
France
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reasons For War With Spain
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For War With Spain
Key Figures
Great Britain
Spain
France
Key Arguments
Insults From Spain Threaten National Honor And Security
Spain's Actions Indicate Future Aggression If Empowered
Current Weakness Of Spain Provides Optimal Timing
Vigorous Measures Against Spain Have Historically Succeeded
War Could Secure Lasting Peace With France And Spain
French Would Suffer More From Open War Than Concealed Enmity
War With Spain Likely Economically Beneficial
Minimal Additional Expense Due To Available Ships And No Need For Land Forces
War With Spain Could End Destructive German Conflict