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Editorial
October 5, 1822
Herald Of The Valley
Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial mocking British attempts to deter emigration to America by spreading rumors of a severe rabies (hydrophobia) outbreak in the US, quoting a London paper on military killing dogs in Philadelphia and New York.
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New way to prevent Emigration: ! !
John Bull, finding that his subjects will leave his happy kingdom, for the wilds of America, the slanders of Fearon, Welby and others notwithstanding, has at length cried out "mad dogs," as may be seen by the following article taken from a late London paper, (the True Briton)
"A gentleman, just arrived from New York, states that hydrophobia existed to a frightful degree at various parts of the United States. At Philadelphia & New-York, the military had been out to destroy all the dogs they might find in the streets!!!"
John Bull, finding that his subjects will leave his happy kingdom, for the wilds of America, the slanders of Fearon, Welby and others notwithstanding, has at length cried out "mad dogs," as may be seen by the following article taken from a late London paper, (the True Briton)
"A gentleman, just arrived from New York, states that hydrophobia existed to a frightful degree at various parts of the United States. At Philadelphia & New-York, the military had been out to destroy all the dogs they might find in the streets!!!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Immigration
What keywords are associated?
Emigration Prevention
Rabies Rumors
British Propaganda
Hydrophobia Outbreak
America Settlement
What entities or persons were involved?
John Bull
Fearon
Welby
True Briton
New York
Philadelphia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Propaganda Against Emigration To America Using Rabies Rumors
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
John Bull
Fearon
Welby
True Briton
New York
Philadelphia
Key Arguments
British Subjects Desire To Emigrate To America Despite Slanders
False Claims Of Hydrophobia Outbreak In Us To Prevent Emigration
Military Destroying Dogs In Philadelphia And New York As Evidence Of Crisis