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Editorial
March 21, 1809
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial mocks U.S. merchants for hesitating to trade after embargo lift, blaming fears of French and British restrictions, and notes vessels departing from Norfolk.
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QUANDARY.
The embargo is now removed, and our merchants have the whole world (except France and England, and their islands and dependences) before them to which they may trade and make their fortunes— and yet they are afraid to venture out. What is the matter, gentlemen? Have the orders and decrees frightened you? Or what is the cause of so much doubt and uncertainty? If you apprehend that Bonaparte has quiet possession of Spain & Portugal, why don't you go direct to Holland? Do you fear Mr. Canning and his mad master won't let you?
For shame, gentlemen. You who opposed and ridiculed the embargo, blush if you can!— Republican.
This morning (says the Norfolk Herald of Thursday) before our paper went to press, (8 o'clock) upwards of twelve vessels cleared out from the Custom-house in this Borough for Foreign Ports!— “God send them a safe deliverance!”
The embargo is now removed, and our merchants have the whole world (except France and England, and their islands and dependences) before them to which they may trade and make their fortunes— and yet they are afraid to venture out. What is the matter, gentlemen? Have the orders and decrees frightened you? Or what is the cause of so much doubt and uncertainty? If you apprehend that Bonaparte has quiet possession of Spain & Portugal, why don't you go direct to Holland? Do you fear Mr. Canning and his mad master won't let you?
For shame, gentlemen. You who opposed and ridiculed the embargo, blush if you can!— Republican.
This morning (says the Norfolk Herald of Thursday) before our paper went to press, (8 o'clock) upwards of twelve vessels cleared out from the Custom-house in this Borough for Foreign Ports!— “God send them a safe deliverance!”
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Economic Policy
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Embargo Removal
Merchant Fears
Trade Opportunities
Napoleonic Decrees
British Orders
Norfolk Vessels
What entities or persons were involved?
Merchants
Bonaparte
Mr. Canning
Republican
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Merchants' Hesitation To Trade After Embargo Removal
Stance / Tone
Mocking And Shaming Merchants
Key Figures
Merchants
Bonaparte
Mr. Canning
Republican
Key Arguments
Merchants Have Global Trade Opportunities Except France And England
Fears From Orders And Decrees Causing Doubt
Suggest Going To Holland If Fearing Spain And Portugal
Shame For Opposing And Ridiculing The Embargo
Vessels Clearing Out From Norfolk For Foreign Ports