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Domestic News
June 17, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from Philadelphia dated June 7, 1790, describes local preparations for Congress's anticipated arrival, including cleaning and celebrations, but warns that landlords will exploit the situation by raising rents exorbitantly, offering little benefit to residents.
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Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated June 7, 1790.
"Supposing that Congress soon will be here, some are brushing away the cob-webs from their parlour windows; others projecting galleries in the State House; another set proposing bell-ringings, &c. &c. &c. - For my own part I view a removal hither in a very different light from the multitude, who I am convinced will soon find, in case of a removal, that they will be very little, if at all benefited by such an event taking place. Our Landlords are only watching some opportunity to squeeze exorbitant rents from industrious tenants,"
"Supposing that Congress soon will be here, some are brushing away the cob-webs from their parlour windows; others projecting galleries in the State House; another set proposing bell-ringings, &c. &c. &c. - For my own part I view a removal hither in a very different light from the multitude, who I am convinced will soon find, in case of a removal, that they will be very little, if at all benefited by such an event taking place. Our Landlords are only watching some opportunity to squeeze exorbitant rents from industrious tenants,"
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Congress Removal
Philadelphia Preparations
Landlord Rents
Political Anticipation
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
June 7, 1790
Event Details
Anticipated removal of Congress to Philadelphia prompts local preparations like cleaning parlour windows, projecting galleries in the State House, and proposing bell-ringings; writer views it skeptically, believing residents will not benefit as landlords plan to impose exorbitant rents on tenants.