When was it published?

March 27, 1835 in The Arkansas Advocate

Foreign News March 27, 1835

The Arkansas Advocate

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, Naval Affairs, Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Livingston, Commodore Elliott

Q: What keywords are associated?

Us Congress Treaty, France Treaty Compliance, Constitution Frigate, Mediterranean Squadron, Mr Livingston Orders, Commodore Elliott Command

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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What is this article about?

US Congress to pass resolutions affirming commitment to treaty with France, rejecting restrictive measures. Constitution frigate to sail to France after Congress adjourns to await Mr. Livingston's orders; contingencies involve Commodore Elliott commanding Mediterranean Squadron or fleet cruising singly if appropriation rejected.

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The Baltimore Patriot, of the 27th, publishes a letter from Washington, dated the night of the 26th, which says—"Congress will pass resolutions declaratory of their firm determination to abide by the Treaty—no restrictive measures will be adopted, as any prohibition, or augmentation of duties would be an infraction on our part, and while we scrupulously fulfil all its stipulations, we can with propriety demand that the French nation, through its Representatives, do not violate it."

The Constitution frigate proceeds immediately after the adjournment of Congress to France, to await Mr. Livingston's orders. Should the appropriation be made Commodore Elliott will proceed to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron—should it be rejected, Mr. Livingston will return in her, and our fleet be ordered to cruise in the open Seas—in single ships.

[Mo. Rep.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Us Congress Treaty France Treaty Compliance Constitution Frigate Mediterranean Squadron Mr Livingston Orders Commodore Elliott Command

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Livingston Commodore Elliott

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

Night Of The 26th

Key Persons

Mr. Livingston Commodore Elliott

Outcome

congress to pass resolutions affirming treaty adherence; no restrictive measures; frigate to france with contingencies for mediterranean command or single-ship cruises

Event Details

Letter from Washington reports Congress's intent to declare firm adherence to treaty with France, demanding French compliance without US infractions. Constitution frigate to depart for France post-adjournment to await Livingston's orders; if appropriation made, Elliott commands Mediterranean Squadron; if rejected, Livingston returns and fleet cruises openly in single ships.