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William Mackenzie The Types Riot was the destruction of William Mackenzie's printing press by members of the Family Compact, the ruling elite of Upper Canada, in York (modern Toronto). Mackenzie (pictured) created the Colonial Advocate and published editorials in the newspaper accusing the Family Compact of incompetence and embezzlement. On the evening of June 8, 1826, between nine and fifteen rioters forced their way into the newspaper offices and destroyed property. During the event, Macken...