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Domestic News
August 17, 1787
The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Charleston, SC, a court-martial on militia delinquents resulted in 800 claiming alien status, exempting them from militia duty and jury service, while faithful Whigs who fought in the war face starvation with their families.
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Charleston, (S. C.) July 12. A well informed correspondent assures us, that at a general court-martial held on the militia delinquents a few days past, no less than 800 persons plead being aliens; therefore these aliens are to enjoy all the liberties and privileges equal with our citizens, and not be obliged to do militia duty, nor be compelled to sit on juries; they are also, at the same time, to take the bread out of the mouths of those faithful whigs who bore the heat and burthen of the war, numbers of whom are now, at this moment, in a starving condition, with numerous families.
O happy times! O glorious Independence!
O happy times! O glorious Independence!
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Court Martial
Militia Delinquents
Aliens
Whigs
Independence
Starvation
Where did it happen?
Charleston, (S. C.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston, (S. C.)
Event Date
July 12
Outcome
800 persons exempted from militia duty and jury service; faithful whigs in starving condition
Event Details
A general court-martial held on militia delinquents a few days past; 800 persons pleaded being aliens and were granted equal liberties and privileges, exempt from militia duty and jury service, taking opportunities from war veterans.