When was it published?

October 4, 1780 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 4, 1780

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord George Gordon, Lord Hillsborough

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lord George Gordon, Tower Confinement, Servants Examination, Public Opinion, Fair Hearing

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Lord George Gordon remains confined in the Tower with a guard at his door until Thursday evening, when his servants were examined by Lord Hillsborough and the guard was removed from Welbeck Street. Public opinion is cooling, favoring a fair trial without prejudice.

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From the time Lord George Gordon was conveyed to the Tower till Thursday evening, a serjeant's guard of horse was constantly stationed at his door. On Thursday evening his Lordship's servants were taken up, and carried before Lord Hillsborough for examination. Since that time the guard has been removed from Welbeck Street.

A correspondent is happy to find the publick opinion discharge itself hourly of prejudice, insomuch, that the noble Lord under confinement is now likely to have a fair hearing, void of general prepossession—individuals are now much cooler, and do not wish for an execution without Judge or Jury.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Lord George Gordon Tower Confinement Servants Examination Public Opinion Fair Hearing

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord George Gordon Lord Hillsborough

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Till Thursday Evening

Key Persons

Lord George Gordon Lord Hillsborough

Outcome

guard removed from welbeck street; servants examined; public opinion cooling towards fair hearing

Event Details

A serjeant's guard of horse was stationed at Lord George Gordon's door in the Tower from his conveyance until Thursday evening. On Thursday evening, his servants were arrested and examined before Lord Hillsborough. The guard has since been removed from Welbeck Street. Public opinion is shifting away from prejudice, with individuals calmer and opposing execution without trial.