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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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London papers from June and July report a dire internal situation in Great Britain, marked by destruction of stocking frames, mill burnings, assassinations, and expanding Luddite associations requiring government action. Prince Regent sent sealed messages to Parliament; a secret committee formed, with proposals to suspend habeas corpus and impose martial law.
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Dreadful situation of England.
London papers of June and July exhibit a melancholy picture of the internal state of Great Britain, as respects the destruction of stocking frames, burning of mills, assassinations, and Luddite associations, which are said to increase, and to demand the special interference of government. The Prince Regent has made sealed communications to parliament, a secret committee was appointed, and it is suggested that the habeas corpus act would be suspended, and martial law declared.—Columbian.
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Great Britain
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June And July
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suggestions to suspend habeas corpus act and declare martial law
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London papers exhibit a melancholy picture of the internal state of Great Britain, including destruction of stocking frames, burning of mills, assassinations, and increasing Luddite associations demanding government interference. The Prince Regent made sealed communications to parliament, a secret committee was appointed.