When was it published?

October 17, 1766 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News October 17, 1766

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bear Sighting, Animal Chase, Town Incident, Bear Shot, Communal Supper

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On a Tuesday morning, a large male bear was discovered in an enclosure opposite the Treasurer's in town, chased through Main Street despite being pelted with stones and clubs, and shot in the South Meadow. A crowd gathered to see the unusual animal. That evening, it was roasted whole and eaten by a large company.

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Last Tuesday Morning, a large He Bear, was discover'd in an Inclosure, opposite the Treasurer's, and being pursued, he took to the Main-Street, which he kept till he got to the Lane that turns Eastward, by the South Meeting (notwithstanding his being pelted from every Part of the Street with Stones, Clubs, &c.) and was follow'd into the South Meadow, where he was Shot.

The Number of People that were out of Doors, to see so uncommon an Animal in the Town, made it dangerous to fire at him in the Street.

In the Evening he was roasted whole, and a large Company supp'd on him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Bear Sighting Animal Chase Town Incident Bear Shot Communal Supper

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Last Tuesday Morning

Outcome

bear shot and later roasted and eaten by a large company; no human casualties mentioned.

Event Details

A large male bear was discovered in an enclosure opposite the Treasurer's, pursued through Main Street to the South Meadow despite being pelted with stones and clubs, and shot there due to crowd danger in the street.