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Foreign News
August 10, 1841
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
British newspaper Liverpool Mail denounces Mr. Webster's diplomatic letter to Mr. Fox as hypocritical and contemptible. An American editorial mocks the criticism and encourages Webster to persevere against foreign and domestic attacks.
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The Liverpool (England) Mail, speaking of Mr Webster's letter to Mr Fox, says:
"We cannot soon forget, however, the impression which the contents of that letter produced on our minds; for a more jesuitical production, or a more contemptible effort of special pleading, containing an under current of hypocrisy and wualt, never was addressed by a foreign minister to the British government."
[Mr Webster must feel bad to be attacked thus by the subjects of Queen Victoria! It is almost as unmerciful as the assaults of kindred spirits at home. We trust Mr W. will not consider himself wholly annihilated by the combined attacks from abroad and at home, and will try to survive a while longer. He should not be dismayed by the reflection that to act well the part of an American citizen in our day draws the reproaches of the enemies of his country's interest at home as well as in England.]
"We cannot soon forget, however, the impression which the contents of that letter produced on our minds; for a more jesuitical production, or a more contemptible effort of special pleading, containing an under current of hypocrisy and wualt, never was addressed by a foreign minister to the British government."
[Mr Webster must feel bad to be attacked thus by the subjects of Queen Victoria! It is almost as unmerciful as the assaults of kindred spirits at home. We trust Mr W. will not consider himself wholly annihilated by the combined attacks from abroad and at home, and will try to survive a while longer. He should not be dismayed by the reflection that to act well the part of an American citizen in our day draws the reproaches of the enemies of his country's interest at home as well as in England.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Webster Letter
Liverpool Mail
Diplomatic Criticism
British Press
American Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Webster
Mr Fox
Queen Victoria
Where did it happen?
Liverpool, England
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Liverpool, England
Key Persons
Mr Webster
Mr Fox
Queen Victoria
Event Details
The Liverpool Mail criticizes Mr Webster's letter to Mr Fox as a jesuitical production containing hypocrisy and want, addressed by a foreign minister to the British government. An editorial comment defends Mr Webster against attacks from British subjects and domestic critics, attributing reproaches to enemies of American interests.