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Domestic News
October 4, 1780
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A bystander blames the parliamentary opposition for encouraging the American rebellion, defections in British fleets and armies, recent riots in the city due to disloyal sentiments, and the country's current distresses.
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June 20. A bystander is of opinion that the rebellion in America has been greatly encouraged and increased by the party calling themselves the opposition in both Houses of Parliament, and that the defection in our fleets and armies has been principally promoted, and produced by the party called the opposition in both houses of Parliament, he is also of opinion, that the late dangerous riots and disorders committed by the populace in this city have been in a great measure owing to the sentiments of disloyalty, and disaffection to the crown and government, which have been so boldly propagated by the opposition in both Houses of Parliament, from which causes the present distresses of this country arise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Parliament Opposition
American Rebellion
City Riots
Military Defection
National Distress
Domestic News Details
Event Date
June 20.
Event Details
A bystander opines that the opposition in both Houses of Parliament has encouraged the American rebellion, promoted defections in fleets and armies, and propagated disloyal sentiments leading to recent riots and disorders by the populace in this city, causing the present distresses of the country.