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Foreign News April 25, 1854

Loudon Free Press

Loudon, Loudon County, Roane County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

The New-York Herald reports a draft convention negotiated by US Minister Buchanan and UK Foreign Secretary Lord Aberdeen, admitting neutral rights in the impending European war, including flag protection for cargo, no right of search on American ships, and US neutrality pledge.

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Full Text

Important Treaty with England.--The New-York Herald learns, probably from its Liverpool correspondent, Consul Saunders, that either the Herman, from Southampton, or the America, from Liverpool--the next steamers due--will bring the draft of a convention concluded between Mr. Buchanan and Lord Aberdeen, on behalf of their respective governments, by which England admits, in the approaching European war, the doctrine that the flag covers both ship and cargo, and that free ships make free goods; also renouncing the right of search for the imprisonment of seamen so far as American vessels are concerned, and conceding the restriction as to the law of blockade. In return, the United States is pledged to strict neutrality and non-interference in the coming contest between the Western Powers and Russia. This important treaty, the Herald states, has been negotiated by Mr. Buchanan, without instructions from Washington.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Treaty With England Buchanan Aberdeen Convention European War Neutrality Right Of Search Renounced American Vessels Protection

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Buchanan Lord Aberdeen Consul Saunders

Where did it happen?

England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

England

Key Persons

Mr. Buchanan Lord Aberdeen Consul Saunders

Outcome

england admits flag covers ship and cargo, free ships make free goods; renounces right of search on american vessels; concedes on blockade law. us pledges strict neutrality and non-interference in western powers vs. russia conflict.

Event Details

Draft convention concluded between Mr. Buchanan and Lord Aberdeen without instructions from Washington, to be brought by next steamer from Southampton or Liverpool.

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