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April 19, 1794
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letters report Capt. Barney, from Baltimore, resisted a British privateer by killing an officer, was captured and confined in Jamaica as a pirate. Baltimore residents remonstrated, prompting U.S. President to demand his release, causing apprehensions.
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April 7.
Letters in this city, received on Saturday last, relate the following circumstance: That Capt. Barney, in a vessel from Baltimore, having met with a British privateer, was ordered to come to, and submit to an examination. Capt. Barney not choosing to comply with their requisitions, had recourse to his musket. by which means he killed an officer of the privateer. It is said that the Captain was immediately taken and carried into Jamaica, and confined for a Pirate. It is also reported, that a remonstrance from the inhabitants of Baltimore has procured dispatches from the President of the United States to that Island, to demand Capt. Barney; and that serious apprehensions are entertained in consequence of this affair.
Letters in this city, received on Saturday last, relate the following circumstance: That Capt. Barney, in a vessel from Baltimore, having met with a British privateer, was ordered to come to, and submit to an examination. Capt. Barney not choosing to comply with their requisitions, had recourse to his musket. by which means he killed an officer of the privateer. It is said that the Captain was immediately taken and carried into Jamaica, and confined for a Pirate. It is also reported, that a remonstrance from the inhabitants of Baltimore has procured dispatches from the President of the United States to that Island, to demand Capt. Barney; and that serious apprehensions are entertained in consequence of this affair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Capt Barney
British Privateer
Pirate Accusation
Jamaica Confinement
Us Demand
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Barney
President Of The United States
Where did it happen?
At Sea, Baltimore, Jamaica
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Barney
President Of The United States
Location
At Sea, Baltimore, Jamaica
Event Date
April 7
Story Details
Capt. Barney resisted British privateer examination by killing an officer with his musket, was captured and jailed in Jamaica as pirate; Baltimore remonstrance led to U.S. demand for his release amid apprehensions.