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Domestic News
April 14, 1796
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
On April 5, Philadelphia received reports of indignities by British naval officers against defenseless American seamen, attested by witnesses, stirring calls for resentment and independent action to seek redress.
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PHILADELPHIA. April 5
We have received from various quarters tumultuous accounts of late indignities inflicted by the petty tyrants of the English navy upon our brave but defenceless seamen; they are attested by a cloud of witnesses, and though bid rouse to resentment even those who from motives best known to themselves have hitherto been disposed to kiss the rod, rather than join in manly and independent measures to obtain redress: what man who loves his country, who respects her right, and values her laws, will give way to the emotions of a virtuous indignation, when he reads the hateful story of our disgrace?
We have received from various quarters tumultuous accounts of late indignities inflicted by the petty tyrants of the English navy upon our brave but defenceless seamen; they are attested by a cloud of witnesses, and though bid rouse to resentment even those who from motives best known to themselves have hitherto been disposed to kiss the rod, rather than join in manly and independent measures to obtain redress: what man who loves his country, who respects her right, and values her laws, will give way to the emotions of a virtuous indignation, when he reads the hateful story of our disgrace?
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
English Navy Indignities
American Seamen
Patriotic Redress
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
April 5
Event Details
Received tumultuous accounts from various quarters of late indignities inflicted by the petty tyrants of the English navy upon brave but defenceless seamen, attested by a cloud of witnesses, rousing resentment and calling for manly and independent measures to obtain redress.