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Domestic News
October 1, 1810
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Democratic papers claimed a mob in Baltimore forced the release of an American seaman from the British brig Netly, but Mr. Blays reports it was a friendly negotiation requested by the Collector, with no riot or anger; the man was discharged as intended by the captain.
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Full Text
The democratic papers have given the public to understand, that a mob at Baltimore compelled the release of an American seaman from the British brig Netly. But the friends of mobs have claimed an "honour" that does not belong to them.
A Mr. Blays, a democrat, has published. that the release was applied for at the request of the Collector; that the negotiation was friendly and polite, as the Captain said he had intended to release the man; that there was no riot, nor no angry word uttered. The man was discharged.
A Mr. Blays, a democrat, has published. that the release was applied for at the request of the Collector; that the negotiation was friendly and polite, as the Captain said he had intended to release the man; that there was no riot, nor no angry word uttered. The man was discharged.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Shipping
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Baltimore Incident
Seaman Release
British Brig Netly
Democratic Papers
No Mob
Friendly Negotiation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Blays
Collector
Captain
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Key Persons
Mr. Blays
Collector
Captain
Outcome
the man was discharged.
Event Details
Democratic papers reported a mob compelled the release of an American seaman from the British brig Netly, but Mr. Blays published that the release was applied for at the Collector's request through friendly and polite negotiation; the captain intended to release the man, with no riot or angry words.