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Domestic News
August 8, 1766
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In New-York, a special commission is issued for trials of rioters in the upper counties. Chief Justice Horsmanden travels to Dutchess County for proceedings, accompanied by officials. William Pendergast, charged with high treason, is escorted to trial.
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NEW-YORK. July 28:
A Special Commission we are told has been given out for the Trial of some of the Rioters in the Upper Counties: and on Thursday the Chief Justice, the Horsmanden, embarked for Dutchess County, accompanied by some of his Majesty's Council, Attorney-General, Lawyers, &c. And on Saturday William Pendergast, who was lately apprehended and brought to our Goal, as one of the Principals, for high Treason, was, under a strong Guard of Grenadiers, removed on board a Sloop to be carried up for Tryal.
A Special Commission we are told has been given out for the Trial of some of the Rioters in the Upper Counties: and on Thursday the Chief Justice, the Horsmanden, embarked for Dutchess County, accompanied by some of his Majesty's Council, Attorney-General, Lawyers, &c. And on Saturday William Pendergast, who was lately apprehended and brought to our Goal, as one of the Principals, for high Treason, was, under a strong Guard of Grenadiers, removed on board a Sloop to be carried up for Tryal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Rioters Trial
High Treason
Duchess County
William Pendergast
Special Commission
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Justice The Horsmanden
William Pendergast
Attorney General
Where did it happen?
Dutchess County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dutchess County
Event Date
July 28: On Thursday; On Saturday
Key Persons
Chief Justice The Horsmanden
William Pendergast
Attorney General
Outcome
upcoming trials for rioters and high treason
Event Details
A Special Commission issued for Trial of Rioters in Upper Counties. Chief Justice the Horsmanden embarked for Dutchess County with officials. William Pendergast apprehended for high Treason and transported under guard for Tryal.