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Domestic News
August 8, 1807
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Citizens of Savannah express outrage over British squadron's actions near Hampton by marching and burning effigies of officers Whitby, Douglas, and Humphries in a large public gathering.
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SAVANNAH, (Geo.) July 28.
The indignant feelings of the citizens of Savannah, at the late dastardly conduct of the British squadron near Hampton, so far from subsiding seem daily to heighten and increase—the more they reflect on the indignity offered the nation, the more they are enraged. Yesterday afternoon we had the pleasure to see the marauders, Whitby, Douglas, and Humphries (in effigy) marched thro' the principal streets and squares in this city, in a cart; after which, conveyed to the South Common.—suspended on a gallows erected for the purpose, and on it burnt to ashes, amidst the acclamations of thousands. On no occasion do we recollect ever to have seen so numerous a collection of people, assembled in one body, in this town.
The indignant feelings of the citizens of Savannah, at the late dastardly conduct of the British squadron near Hampton, so far from subsiding seem daily to heighten and increase—the more they reflect on the indignity offered the nation, the more they are enraged. Yesterday afternoon we had the pleasure to see the marauders, Whitby, Douglas, and Humphries (in effigy) marched thro' the principal streets and squares in this city, in a cart; after which, conveyed to the South Common.—suspended on a gallows erected for the purpose, and on it burnt to ashes, amidst the acclamations of thousands. On no occasion do we recollect ever to have seen so numerous a collection of people, assembled in one body, in this town.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Savannah Indignation
British Squadron
Effigies Burned
Public Gathering
Hampton Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Whitby
Douglas
Humphries
Where did it happen?
Savannah, (Geo.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Savannah, (Geo.)
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Key Persons
Whitby
Douglas
Humphries
Outcome
effigies suspended on a gallows and burnt to ashes amidst acclamations of thousands
Event Details
Indignant citizens marched effigies of British marauders Whitby, Douglas, and Humphries through principal streets and squares in a cart, then conveyed to South Common where they were suspended and burnt