When was it published?

February 2, 1770 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News February 2, 1770

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest, Military, Politics

Q: What keywords are associated?

Liberty Pole, 16th Regiment, Soldiers Attack, New York, Bayonet Wound

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In New-York, soldiers from the 16th regiment attempted to destroy a Liberty Pole by sawing and using powder but failed due to iron reinforcements. They then attacked gentlemen near Mr. Montanye's house, breaking windows and slightly wounding one man before officers intervened.

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NEW-YORK, Jan. 15. Last Saturday night, a number of men belonging to the 16th regiment, quartered in this city, made an attempt to cut down the Liberty-Pole in the fields, by sawing off the parts round it, and afterwards attempted to blow it up, by boring a hole in the pole, which they filled with powder and set fire to it; but all their endeavors were in vain, the pole being so well secured with iron they could not penetrate it, so that they could not accomplish their design. They then sallied forth in a furious manner, with bayonets drawn, upon a small number of gentlemen (who were standing near the house of Mr. Montanye) when they entered the house, after having destroyed all the front windows; one of the Soldiers made a thrust with his bayonet at a person, which he parrying with his hand, only received a slight wound in the forehead; after which some of their officers interposing, they retired to their barracks.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Military Politics

What keywords are associated?

Liberty Pole 16th Regiment Soldiers Attack New York Bayonet Wound

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Montanye

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Last Saturday Night

Key Persons

Mr. Montanye

Outcome

slight wound in the forehead to one person; soldiers retired to barracks after officers interposed

Event Details

A number of men belonging to the 16th regiment, quartered in this city, made an attempt to cut down the Liberty-Pole in the fields, by sawing off the parts round it, and afterwards attempted to blow it up, by boring a hole in the pole, which they filled with powder and set fire to it; but all their endeavors were in vain, the pole being so well secured with iron they could not penetrate it. They then sallied forth in a furious manner, with bayonets drawn, upon a small number of gentlemen who were standing near the house of Mr. Montanye, entered the house after destroying all the front windows; one of the Soldiers made a thrust with his bayonet at a person, which he parrying with his hand, only received a slight wound in the forehead.