When was it published?

August 2, 1787 in The New York Journal, And Weekly Register

Foreign News August 2, 1787

The New York Journal, And Weekly Register

Q: What keywords are associated?

Halifax Papers, British Quibs, American Rebellion, Independence Celebration, Philistinites Mockery

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Halifax papers to July 31, ultimo, report British ('Philistinites') mockery of American states' government and wealth deficits, blamed on rebellion and liberty, with ridicule of Independence Day celebrations; reminds that America is only 11 years old.

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By the Halifax papers to the 31st July, ultimo, we find many illiberal quibs displayed by the Philistinites in that fertile and loyal country--touching the want of government and wealth in these states-- which, with peculiar pleasure, they pronounce proceeds from our proneness to rebellion--and licentiousness of liberty.--The temporary misfortunes of this country manifestly affords exuberant jubilee of heart to those little minded, slanderous vultures in that royal land :-And their prints evince particular virulence and affected ridicule at the joyous manner and hilarity of soul with which the patriots of America celebrate their glorious BIRTH DAY.--Let the foes of this land RECOLLECT that America literally, is but eleven years OLD !!!

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Halifax Papers British Quibs American Rebellion Independence Celebration Philistinites Mockery

Where did it happen?

Halifax

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Halifax

Event Date

31st July, Ultimo

Event Details

Many illiberal quibs by Philistinites in that fertile and loyal country touching the want of government and wealth in these states, pronounced to proceed from proneness to rebellion and licentiousness of liberty. Temporary misfortunes afford jubilee to little minded, slanderous vultures in that royal land. Their prints show virulence and ridicule at the joyous celebration of America's glorious BIRTH DAY. Foes should recollect America is but eleven years OLD.