This resulted in riots against the Spanish in New Orleans, causing their consul to flee; historian Elbert E. Smith, who wrote of the Taylor and Fillmore presidencies, suggested that Fillmore could have had war against Spain had he wanted it.
Acest lucru a dus la revolte împotriva spaniolilor din New Orleans, cauzând fuga consulului lor; istoricul Elbert E. Smith, care a scris despre președințiile Taylor și Fillmore, a sugerat că Fillmore ar fi putut porni un război împotriva Spaniei dacă ar fi vrut.