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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Embargo acts. (search)
Embargo acts. The British Orders in Council (Nov. 6, 1793) and a reported speech of Lord Dorchester (Guy Carleton) to a deputation of the Western Indians, produced much indignation against the British government. Under the stimulus of this excitement Congress passed (March 26, 1794) a joint resolution laying an embargo on commerce for thirty days. The measure seemed to have chiefly in view the obstructing the supply of provisions for the British fleet and army in the West Indies. It operated quite as much against the French. Subsequently (April 7) a resolution was introduced to discontinue all commercial intercourse with Great Britain and her subjects, as far as respected all articles of the growth or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, until the surrender of the Western posts and ample compensation should be given for all losses and damages growing out of British aggression on the neutral rights of the Americans. It was evident from the course that the debate assumed an
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
-war, the foundation of the United States navy......March 11, 1794 [Declared in force, Jan. 8, 1798.] Act authorizing the construction of six ships-of-war, the foundation of the United States navy......March 11, 1794 An act is passed forbidding any American vessel to supply slaves to another nation, under penalty of forfeiture of the vessel and fine of $2,000......March 22, 1794 In retaliation against England, an embargo is laid on all shipping, continued for sixty days......March 26, 1794 Senate ceases to sit with closed doors......March 27, 1794 President nominates John Jay as envoy extraordinary to England......April 16, 1794 Gouverneur Morris recalled as minister to France, and James Monroe appointed......May 27, 1794 An act relating to neutrality passed......June 5, 1794 Post-office Department permanently establisbed......1794 Tariff act of 1792 further amended by increasing the ad valorem rates of duty......June 7, 1794 First session adjourns....