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Foreign News
April 2, 1779
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Correspondent decries rampant corruption in British Parliament, elections, and society, predicting empire's ruin; notes militia unlikely to form due to king's fears, with mention of Roman Catholics.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
A correspondent observes, that the corruption of every order and rank of British subjects is arrived to such a pitch, that it is impossible to save the empire from ruin. Parliament is bought, and a venal majority makes the Minister absolute. The representation of the people is become a farce, and votes at an election are sold like goods at an auction, to the highest bidders. Roman Catholicks. At any rate the militia of that kingdom is not to be embodied. There is nothing his Majesty so much dreads as a militia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Political Corruption
Parliament
Elections
Roman Catholics
Militia
What entities or persons were involved?
His Majesty
Where did it happen?
Britain
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Britain
Key Persons
His Majesty
Event Details
A correspondent observes widespread corruption among British subjects, rendering the empire unsalvageable. Parliament is bought, with a venal majority empowering the Minister. Representation is a farce, with election votes sold to highest bidders. Roman Catholics are mentioned. The militia of that kingdom will not be embodied, as his Majesty dreads a militia.