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Foreign News
July 11, 1795
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In Bristol, about 3000 colliers rioted, aiming to free French prisoners and destroy houses of perceived enemies. Devon militia was deployed Tuesday morning amid public alarm; magistrates and military expected to restore order.
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BY YESTERDAY's MAIL.
LONDON, March 27.
By accounts received from Bristol, we have the most alarming intelligence of a riot having shewn itself among the colliers there, of whom about 3000 had assembled, resolved to set at liberty the French prisoners, to pull down or destroy a number of houses in Bristol occupied by gentlemen whom they conceived to be inimical to their interests. At one o'clock on Tuesday morning, the last Devon militia were drawn out, and stationed at different parts of the city. The inhabitants were in the greatest alarm, but we hope the exertions of the magistrates, aided by the military, will soon be able to re-establish order. It is said they have an instrument similar to a bugle-horn, which gives a most wonderful sound—this being blown, was the signal for them to assemble, which they did, to the amount, as before mentioned, of full 3000.
LONDON, March 27.
By accounts received from Bristol, we have the most alarming intelligence of a riot having shewn itself among the colliers there, of whom about 3000 had assembled, resolved to set at liberty the French prisoners, to pull down or destroy a number of houses in Bristol occupied by gentlemen whom they conceived to be inimical to their interests. At one o'clock on Tuesday morning, the last Devon militia were drawn out, and stationed at different parts of the city. The inhabitants were in the greatest alarm, but we hope the exertions of the magistrates, aided by the military, will soon be able to re-establish order. It is said they have an instrument similar to a bugle-horn, which gives a most wonderful sound—this being blown, was the signal for them to assemble, which they did, to the amount, as before mentioned, of full 3000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Bristol Riot
Colliers Assembly
French Prisoners
Devon Militia
Bugle Horn Signal
Where did it happen?
Bristol
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Bristol
Event Date
Tuesday Morning
Outcome
inhabitants in greatest alarm; magistrates and military expected to re-establish order
Event Details
About 3000 colliers assembled in Bristol, resolved to free French prisoners and destroy houses of gentlemen seen as inimical to their interests. They used a bugle-like horn as assembly signal. At one o'clock Tuesday morning, Devon militia was drawn out and stationed in the city.