When was it published?

October 4, 1780 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 4, 1780

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Religious Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hull Riot, Popish Chapel, Anti Catholic Violence, Suffolk Militia

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A riot in Hull on Sunday night before June 12 targeted a Popish chapel, which was set on fire, and the property of Catholic druggist Mr. Williams. Boys incited by riotous people caused destruction until midnight, when Lord Euston and the Suffolk militia posted guards, dispersing the crowd.

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A letter from Hull, dated Monday, June 12, says, 'that on Sunday night last a riot happened at this place; it began by a parcel of boys, set on by some riotous people; they began by destroying the Popish chapel by fire, and breaking the shutters, windows, and effects of Mr. Williams, druggist, a Catholick; they continued till twelve o'clock at night, when Lord Euston, Colonel of the Suffolk militia, posted guards at every place that appeared in danger and by proper care they dispersed at present.'

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Hull Riot Popish Chapel Anti Catholic Violence Suffolk Militia

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Euston Mr. Williams

Where did it happen?

Hull

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hull

Event Date

Sunday Night Last, Reported Monday, June 12

Key Persons

Lord Euston Mr. Williams

Outcome

rioters dispersed by suffolk militia guards; no casualties reported

Event Details

Riot began with boys set on by riotous people destroying Popish chapel by fire and breaking shutters, windows, and effects of Mr. Williams, a Catholic druggist; continued until midnight when Lord Euston, Colonel of the Suffolk militia, posted guards at dangerous places and dispersed the crowd.