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July 11, 1807
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In Petersburg on July 7, citizens paraded and burned an effigy of John Bull, adorned as royalty, to express anti-British sentiment ahead of Independence celebrations.
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PETERSBURG, July 7.
As a prelude to the celebration of Independence, and at the same time to express their detestation of the British government, a number of citizens of this town prepared, on Friday last, an EFFIGY of JOHN BULL, adorned with all the gaudy trappings of Royalty, and with appropriate labels evincive of the public sentiment. After parading it through the principal streets, accompanied by a large concourse of people, the Effigy was carried to Centre-Hill, tar'd and feather'd, and committed to the flames, amidst the huzzas of the multitude.
As a prelude to the celebration of Independence, and at the same time to express their detestation of the British government, a number of citizens of this town prepared, on Friday last, an EFFIGY of JOHN BULL, adorned with all the gaudy trappings of Royalty, and with appropriate labels evincive of the public sentiment. After parading it through the principal streets, accompanied by a large concourse of people, the Effigy was carried to Centre-Hill, tar'd and feather'd, and committed to the flames, amidst the huzzas of the multitude.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Effigy Burning
John Bull
Independence Prelude
Petersburg
Anti British Sentiment
Where did it happen?
Petersburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Petersburg
Event Date
Friday Last
Outcome
effigy tarred, feathered, and burned amidst huzzas of the multitude
Event Details
A number of citizens prepared an effigy of John Bull adorned with royal trappings and labels expressing public sentiment, paraded it through principal streets with a large concourse of people, then carried it to Centre-Hill where it was tarred, feathered, and burned.