When was it published?

April 21, 1859 in Lynchburg Daily Virginian

Domestic News April 21, 1859

Lynchburg Daily Virginian

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Chicken Fight, Peace Bond, Threats, Sandy Hook, Dispute

Lynchburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

William H. Wood and Jack Woodall disputed at a chicken-fight in Sandy Hook on Saturday last. Woodall threatened Wood, leading Wood to swear before the mayor that his safety was at risk. The mayor bound Woodall over in $100 to keep the peace for 12 months.

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Justice of the Peace Society---William H. Wood and Jack Woodall, two gentlemen belonging to the 'fancy,' had a dispute at 'a main' or chicken-fight, which came off at Sandy Hook on Saturday last. Since that time, Mr. Woodall has been making serious threats against the safety and well-being of Mr. Wood-the latter individual concluding that 'discretion was the better part of valor,' waited on the Mayor yesterday, and made oath, that he believed his person was in danger of assault at the hands of Jack Woodall and his friends. Under these circumstances, his Honor bound Mr. Woodall over in the sum of $100 to keep the peace, and be of good behavior for the next twelve months.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Chicken Fight Peace Bond Threats Sandy Hook Dispute

What entities or persons were involved?

William H. Wood Jack Woodall

Where did it happen?

Sandy Hook

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Sandy Hook

Event Date

Saturday Last

Key Persons

William H. Wood Jack Woodall

Outcome

mr. woodall bound over in the sum of $100 to keep the peace and be of good behavior for the next twelve months.

Event Details

William H. Wood and Jack Woodall had a dispute at a chicken-fight at Sandy Hook on Saturday last. Mr. Woodall made serious threats against Mr. Wood's safety. Mr. Wood waited on the Mayor yesterday and made oath that he believed his person was in danger of assault by Jack Woodall and his friends. The Mayor bound Mr. Woodall over to keep the peace.