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Independent Journal, Or, The General Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
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Letter from Amsterdam dated June 18 describes political chaos in the Netherlands, with patriots seeking to undermine the Stadtholder's power amid suspicions, halted trade, mob violence against supporters, inflamed divisions, and suspected French backing.
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"We are still in the utmost confusion; the patriots are determined to destroy the power of the Stadtholder, and the Prince wishes not tamely to give up his hereditary rights; every man suspects his neighbour; trade is at a stand; and the whole country must soon be ruined, if a period is not put to these disturbances; whoever speaks respectfully of the Stadtholder is in danger of being massacred; a few days since a gentleman was ducked, buffeted, spit upon, and afterwards put in prison, by the mob, only for happening to have an orange ribbon in his hat. The minds of the people on both sides of the question are now so much inflamed, that the clubs and societies, which heretofore met for convivial purposes, find it impossible to sit peaceably together, from the prevailing differences on political subjects. France seems to be at the bottom of this business, and the heads of the patriots are certainly supported by that artful and intriguing nation."
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Amsterdam
Event Date
June 18
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a gentleman was assaulted and imprisoned by the mob for wearing an orange ribbon; no broader casualties reported; ongoing disturbances threaten ruin to the country and trade.
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The Netherlands is in confusion as patriots aim to destroy the Stadtholder's power, while the Prince resists yielding his rights. Mutual suspicions prevail, trade has stopped, and speaking favorably of the Stadtholder risks massacre. Clubs cannot meet peacefully due to political differences. France is suspected of supporting the patriots.