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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Dominica, the 10th regiment of blacks massacred their white officers and seized a fort. Martinique sent a 74-gun ship and frigate, which cannonaded the fort for two hours, forcing the rebels to retreat; 200 were shot by troops. March packet brought orders for island governors to prepare defenses, including expelling French from St. something islands.
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By Capt. Dadsworth, arrived yesterday from St. Thomas's we are informed, that three days before his departure, information was received there that the 10th regiment of blacks, stationed at Dominica had risen on their officers (white) and massacred them. An express was immediately sent up to Martinique for assistance; a 74 gun ship and a frigate were dispatched to restore tranquility; and after cannonading a small fort, which the blacks had taken possession of, for two hours, they were obliged to retire from it, and as they came out 200 of them were shot by troops stationed for that purpose.
Capt. D. further informs, that the March packet had arrived, and brought out orders for the different governors to put the islands in a state to resist the attack which might be made on them; in particular, the governor of the islands of St. something was ordered to compel such of the French as were at that place to quit the island immediately.
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Dominica
Event Date
Three Days Before Capt. Dadsworth's Departure From St. Thomas's
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officers massacred; 200 blacks shot
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The 10th regiment of blacks stationed at Dominica rose on their white officers and massacred them. An express was sent to Martinique for assistance; a 74-gun ship and frigate were dispatched, cannonaded a small fort held by the blacks for two hours, forcing them to retire, and 200 were shot by stationed troops. The March packet brought orders for governors to prepare islands against potential attacks, including compelling French at St. something islands to quit immediately.