When was it published?

June 14, 1849 in Vermont Watchman And State Journal

Domestic News June 14, 1849

Vermont Watchman And State Journal

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Vergennes Affray, Circus Irish Fight, Fatal Assault

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

In Vergennes, Vermont, on the 1st instant, a violent clash occurred between circus performers and Irishmen after the latter demanded free evening admission following a morning show. One Irishman was killed, and two others seriously injured when the circus men defended one of their own from an attack.

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Fatal Affray at Vergennes.—On the 1st inst., a serious affray occurred at Vergennes (Vt.) between the Circus men and several Irishmen, in which one of the latter was killed, and two others seriously if not fatally injured. Certain of the Irish who attended the Circus exhibition in the forenoon, demanded a free admittance at the evening performance—which was, of course, refused. These persons, after the performances were closed, waylaid and attacked one of the Circus company, on which the others came to his rescue, beating off the aggressors.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Riot Or Protest

What keywords are associated?

Vergennes Affray Circus Irish Fight Fatal Assault

Where did it happen?

Vergennes (Vt.)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Vergennes (Vt.)

Event Date

On The 1st Inst.

Outcome

one of the irishmen killed, two others seriously if not fatally injured

Event Details

A serious affray between Circus men and several Irishmen; Irish who attended forenoon exhibition demanded free evening admittance, which was refused; they waylaid and attacked one of the Circus company, others came to his rescue, beating off the aggressors.