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Foreign News
October 14, 1823
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Serious insurrection by enslaved Blacks in Demerara prompts declaration of Martial Law. A preacher is confined as the suspected instigator, expected to be hanged. Troops kill many rebels, and several executions occur.
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FROM DEMERARA.
By the arrival of the brig Undaunted, Capt. Hatton, in 33 days from Demerara, we have received the Royal Gazette of August 23d, by which we learn that the Island has been put under Martial Law in consequence of a very serious insurrection of the Blacks. A Preacher had been put in confinement, charged with being the instigator of the revolt, and it was the general opinion that he would be hung. Many of the negroes had been killed by the troops sent against them, and several executions had taken place.—Norfolk Beacon.
By the arrival of the brig Undaunted, Capt. Hatton, in 33 days from Demerara, we have received the Royal Gazette of August 23d, by which we learn that the Island has been put under Martial Law in consequence of a very serious insurrection of the Blacks. A Preacher had been put in confinement, charged with being the instigator of the revolt, and it was the general opinion that he would be hung. Many of the negroes had been killed by the troops sent against them, and several executions had taken place.—Norfolk Beacon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Colonial Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Demerara Insurrection
Blacks Revolt
Martial Law
Preacher Instigator
Negro Executions
Where did it happen?
Demerara
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Demerara
Event Date
August 23d
Outcome
many of the negroes had been killed by the troops sent against them, and several executions had taken place.
Event Details
The Island has been put under Martial Law in consequence of a very serious insurrection of the Blacks. A Preacher had been put in confinement, charged with being the instigator of the revolt, and it was the general opinion that he would be hung.