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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Letter from Bequia reports a foiled plot for a negro insurrection in St. Vincent's around Christmas 1800, led by a black company at Mount Young. Dragoons secured arms and captured three; militia mobilized amid fears of repeat of 1794 events.
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Extract of a letter from Bequia, to a gentleman in New-London, dated December 15, 1800
"There is the appearance of trouble once more at St. Vincents. Three days ago a negro man and woman went to the President and made oath that an insurrection was planned among the negroes, in the windward of the island; the leaders of which were a black company of foot stationed at Mount Young, a garrison on the farther part of the island, and that the Christmas holy days was the time fixed on for the rising.
In consequence of this intelligence a gallows was immediately erected, and early the next morning the dragoons of the 3oth Regiment stationed here, began their march for Mount Young, to secure the negro company before mentioned. But a negro being apprised of their object, hastened to inform his brethren, who all escaped save two, who with the informer were brought in.
The dragoons found and secured upwards of 100 stands of arms, which the negroes had secreted in their houses to the windward.
"Yesterday powder and ball were sent to all the outposts in the Island, and the militia were supplied with every thing requisite, and ordered to be in readiness to act at a moments warning.
"The inhabitants think it will be a serious business, and fear such another year as '94. There are about 650 regular troops in the Island, and 700 militia. The greatest dependence is placed in the militia,"
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Primary Location
St. Vincents
Event Date
December 15, 1800 (Events Three Days Prior, Planned For Christmas Holidays)
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two negroes and informer captured; over 100 stands of arms secured; no rising occurred; troops and militia mobilized
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A negro man and woman informed the President of a planned insurrection by negroes in windward St. Vincents, led by black company at Mount Young, set for Christmas. Gallows erected; dragoons marched to Mount Young but most escaped after warning; two leaders and informer captured. Arms found in houses. Powder and ball distributed to outposts; militia readied. Inhabitants fear repeat of 1794 troubles. 650 regular troops and 700 militia on island.