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Domestic News
September 14, 1826
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A group of 20-30 Irish workers on harbor fortifications rioted violently on Long Wharf last Sunday afternoon before a meeting; civil authorities intervened and jailed the ringleaders.
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RIOT.—Between twenty and thirty Irishmen employed on the fortifications erecting in this harbor, assembled on the Long wharf, last Sunday afternoon, just before meeting, and the whole gang immediately fell to fighting. They fought with violence for a considerable length of time, when the civil authority interfered and lodged the ringleaders of the mob in Jail. It is to be hoped that a severe punishment may be visited upon the heads of those who shall again presume to trespass upon the peace of the community in such an outrageous and disgraceful manner, more especially upon the Sabbath.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Riot
Irishmen
Fortifications
Long Wharf
Sabbath Fight
Where did it happen?
Long Wharf, This Harbor
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Long Wharf, This Harbor
Event Date
Last Sunday Afternoon
Outcome
ringleaders of the mob lodged in jail
Event Details
Between twenty and thirty Irishmen employed on the fortifications erecting in this harbor assembled on the Long wharf last Sunday afternoon just before meeting and fought with violence for a considerable length of time until the civil authority interfered