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Foreign News
September 22, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Corsica, Pasquale Paoli addresses the General Consulta on June 4, warning of imminent French invasion after failed treaty negotiations. The nation resolves to resist, hoping for British support against French aggression.
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CORTE, June 4.
The French invasion of this island is now no longer doubtful. At the opening of the General Consulta for this year, our magnanimous chief, Paoli, made a noble harangue; in which he recapitulated the proceedings in the last General Consulta, when a treaty of accommodation, by the interposition of France, was agitated. He spoke with uncommon spirit, yet with a proper temper. He clearly showed that the French, after amusing our nation with fair appearances, had in the end proved entirely deceitful; and being now come against us with hostile intentions, his Excellency moved the people to resolve upon such measures as they should judge proper for so trying an occasion.
It is unnecessary to describe the feelings of the nation in consequence of this animating harangue. It is sufficient to say that we are all ready to sacrifice ourselves for our liberty and independence; and if France does not send a very great force against us, she will meet with more resistance than she probably expects. If indeed that great nation shall exert all her power to crush our little state, and if no other nation shall give us any support, we must fall a sacrifice to tyranny.
There are many among us who imagine that Great Britain is not inattentive to the operations of the French, and as we understand that there is a generous spirit for our cause in the people of England, we are not without hopes of assistance from that quarter.
The French invasion of this island is now no longer doubtful. At the opening of the General Consulta for this year, our magnanimous chief, Paoli, made a noble harangue; in which he recapitulated the proceedings in the last General Consulta, when a treaty of accommodation, by the interposition of France, was agitated. He spoke with uncommon spirit, yet with a proper temper. He clearly showed that the French, after amusing our nation with fair appearances, had in the end proved entirely deceitful; and being now come against us with hostile intentions, his Excellency moved the people to resolve upon such measures as they should judge proper for so trying an occasion.
It is unnecessary to describe the feelings of the nation in consequence of this animating harangue. It is sufficient to say that we are all ready to sacrifice ourselves for our liberty and independence; and if France does not send a very great force against us, she will meet with more resistance than she probably expects. If indeed that great nation shall exert all her power to crush our little state, and if no other nation shall give us any support, we must fall a sacrifice to tyranny.
There are many among us who imagine that Great Britain is not inattentive to the operations of the French, and as we understand that there is a generous spirit for our cause in the people of England, we are not without hopes of assistance from that quarter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Corsican Resistance
French Invasion
Paoli Harangue
General Consulta
British Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Paoli
Where did it happen?
Corte
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corte
Event Date
June 4
Key Persons
Paoli
Outcome
nation ready to resist french invasion; hopes for british assistance if france exerts full power.
Event Details
Paoli's harangue at the General Consulta recapitulates failed French treaty, exposes deceit, and moves the people to resolve measures against hostile French intentions. Nation prepared to sacrifice for liberty; anticipates strong resistance unless overwhelmed.