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Editorial
July 13, 1793
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes General Galbaud's inexcusable resort to arms in Cape Francois dispute with commissioners, sparking civil war and bloodshed. Expresses unease over the fate of the fleet departing on July 24, fearing Galbaud might betray it to republic's enemies like Dumourier.
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A little reflection on the melancholy events which have lately drenched in blood the streets of Cape Francois, will give rise to much uneasiness for the fate of the convoyed fleet which left that place on the 24th ult.
If a review is taken of general Galbaud's conduct, it must appear inexcusable: How could a recourse to arms possibly terminate his difference with the commissioners?—What motive could have actuated a man in blowing up the flame of a civil war, when a personal injury only was the pretext? An appeal to the sovereign power of the French nation was the only possible means of terminating the dispute. Can general Galbaud, covered with the blood of thousands of the colonists, now make that appeal? No; he cannot be able even to find an excuse for his conduct, if brought before the tribunal of the nation. It is therefore not improbable, that he should, in imitation of Dumourier's conduct, tie his influence to deliver as much of the fleet as in his power, into the hands of the enemies of the republic, and his influence with the armed part of the fleet appears unfortunately great, if their union in favouring his views against the Cape are adverted to.
[Gen. Adv.]
If a review is taken of general Galbaud's conduct, it must appear inexcusable: How could a recourse to arms possibly terminate his difference with the commissioners?—What motive could have actuated a man in blowing up the flame of a civil war, when a personal injury only was the pretext? An appeal to the sovereign power of the French nation was the only possible means of terminating the dispute. Can general Galbaud, covered with the blood of thousands of the colonists, now make that appeal? No; he cannot be able even to find an excuse for his conduct, if brought before the tribunal of the nation. It is therefore not improbable, that he should, in imitation of Dumourier's conduct, tie his influence to deliver as much of the fleet as in his power, into the hands of the enemies of the republic, and his influence with the armed part of the fleet appears unfortunately great, if their union in favouring his views against the Cape are adverted to.
[Gen. Adv.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Cape Francois
General Galbaud
Civil War
French Fleet
Dumourier
Republic Enemies
What entities or persons were involved?
General Galbaud
Commissioners
French Nation
Dumourier
Convoyed Fleet
Colonists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of General Galbaud's Conduct In Cape Francois Conflict
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Galbaud, Concerned For Fleet's Fate
Key Figures
General Galbaud
Commissioners
French Nation
Dumourier
Convoyed Fleet
Colonists
Key Arguments
Galbaud's Recourse To Arms Inexcusable For Resolving Dispute
Civil War Ignited Over Personal Injury Pretext
Should Have Appealed To French Sovereign Power
Bloodshed Prevents Any Appeal Or Excuse Before National Tribunal
May Imitate Dumourier By Betraying Fleet To Republic's Enemies
Galbaud's Influence Over Armed Fleet Significant