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Domestic News
August 6, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Providence, a gang of Federal Tories seized and scuttled a privateer ship on Monday night, an act described as treasonous that aids enemies in Canada and England. The text criticizes such men for lowering flags when American vessels are retaken from the British.
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Full Text
July 25.
TORY OUTRAGE.
A gang of Federal Tories in the town of Providence, on Monday night last, seized on a Privateer that was fitted out in that port, carried her out from the wharf, and SCUTTLED and SUNK her! This treasonable procedure, will afford great 'comfort,' and joy to our enemies in Canada and England. What think you, fellow-citizens, of men who lower their flags half-mast, when captured American vessels are re-taken from the British, and who SINK American privateers for fear they will be instrumental in re-capturing our property?!
TORY OUTRAGE.
A gang of Federal Tories in the town of Providence, on Monday night last, seized on a Privateer that was fitted out in that port, carried her out from the wharf, and SCUTTLED and SUNK her! This treasonable procedure, will afford great 'comfort,' and joy to our enemies in Canada and England. What think you, fellow-citizens, of men who lower their flags half-mast, when captured American vessels are re-taken from the British, and who SINK American privateers for fear they will be instrumental in re-capturing our property?!
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Shipping
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tory Outrage
Providence
Privateer Sunk
Federal Tories
Treasonable Act
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Tories
Where did it happen?
Providence
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Providence
Event Date
On Monday Night Last
Key Persons
Federal Tories
Outcome
privateer scuttled and sunk
Event Details
A gang of Federal Tories seized a privateer fitted out in Providence, carried her from the wharf, and scuttled and sunk her.