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Editorial
June 7, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An opinion piece from the Public Advertiser praises the Earl of Shelburne for promoting emigration to independent America as an asylum for poor Scottish Highland tenants, unemployed soldiers, seamen, and others burdened by high rents and taxes in Britain, criticizing English nobility.
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From the Public Advertiser.
To the CALEDONIAN.
SIR,
Congratulate you on the glorious prospect which now opens to the view of the poor; distressed, starving, rack-rented tenants in the Highlands of Scotland: to the view of some hundred thousands disbanded soldiers, discarded seamen, artificers without employment, laborers without work, female servants out of place, and all descriptions of men in this country, this ruined and forlorn country!--America, the fertile plains of Independent America invites you thither: The Earl of Shelburne has generously provided an asylum for all who are weary and heavy laden, for all who have too much rent and burdensome taxes to pay:
The pride and insolence of English Dukes, Earls, Lords and Squires, must now lick the dust. The Earl of Shelburne has laid the ax to the root of the tree, and humbled the haughty indeed; that all overborne Englishmen may desert a land which holds out to them nakedness, want and penury, and emigrate to America, flowing with milk and honey. Such, is now, the happy prospect before all who struggle with adverse fortune in England: Shelburne has opened the door to your happiness; will you hesitate one moment to walk into the blissful mansion?
All mouths shall speak of Shelburne the great; the extensive proprietors of land shall curse him; but the commonality, the people, shall sing forth his praise, when the once fertile glebes in Britain bring forth only briars and thorns for want of inhabitants.
A. H.
To the CALEDONIAN.
SIR,
Congratulate you on the glorious prospect which now opens to the view of the poor; distressed, starving, rack-rented tenants in the Highlands of Scotland: to the view of some hundred thousands disbanded soldiers, discarded seamen, artificers without employment, laborers without work, female servants out of place, and all descriptions of men in this country, this ruined and forlorn country!--America, the fertile plains of Independent America invites you thither: The Earl of Shelburne has generously provided an asylum for all who are weary and heavy laden, for all who have too much rent and burdensome taxes to pay:
The pride and insolence of English Dukes, Earls, Lords and Squires, must now lick the dust. The Earl of Shelburne has laid the ax to the root of the tree, and humbled the haughty indeed; that all overborne Englishmen may desert a land which holds out to them nakedness, want and penury, and emigrate to America, flowing with milk and honey. Such, is now, the happy prospect before all who struggle with adverse fortune in England: Shelburne has opened the door to your happiness; will you hesitate one moment to walk into the blissful mansion?
All mouths shall speak of Shelburne the great; the extensive proprietors of land shall curse him; but the commonality, the people, shall sing forth his praise, when the once fertile glebes in Britain bring forth only briars and thorns for want of inhabitants.
A. H.
What sub-type of article is it?
Immigration
Economic Policy
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Emigration To America
Earl Of Shelburne
Highland Tenants
British Taxes
Rack Rent
Independent America
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl Of Shelburne
English Dukes, Earls, Lords And Squires
Caledonian
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Encouragement Of Emigration To Independent America
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Emigration And Pro Shelburne, Critical Of British Landlords
Key Figures
Earl Of Shelburne
English Dukes, Earls, Lords And Squires
Caledonian
Key Arguments
America Offers Fertile Plains And Asylum For The Poor And Distressed In Britain
Shelburne Has Provided Emigration Opportunities To Escape High Rents And Taxes
British Nobility's Pride Will Be Humbled By Mass Emigration
Emigration Will Lead To Praise From The Common People And Curses From Landowners