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Foreign News February 29, 1856

The Athens Post

Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

Mails from Canada bring no definite news from England on US-UK disputes; no early settlement expected. Unconfirmed report of harsh words between Buchanan and Lord Clarendon. British minister Crampton instructed to remain in Washington.

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Washington, Feb. 22

The Canada's mails have arrived. It is ascertained from well informed sources that the Government despatches contain nothing of a definite character from England, nor is there any prospect of an early settlement of matters in dispute between this and that Government. We have no information to confirm the report that angry words passed between Mr. Buchanan and Lord Clarendon.

Mr. Crampton is reported to have received fresh instructions not to absent himself from Washington as heretofore.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Us Uk Disputes Diplomatic Despatches Buchanan Clarendon Crampton Instructions

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Buchanan Lord Clarendon Mr. Crampton

Where did it happen?

England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

England

Event Date

Feb. 22

Key Persons

Mr. Buchanan Lord Clarendon Mr. Crampton

Outcome

no definite information from england; no prospect of early settlement of us-uk disputes; unconfirmed report of angry words between buchanan and clarendon; crampton instructed to stay in washington.

Event Details

Canada's mails arrived with government despatches from England containing nothing definite. No prospect of early settlement of disputes between the US and UK governments. No confirmation of angry words between Mr. Buchanan and Lord Clarendon. Mr. Crampton received instructions not to leave Washington.

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