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Domestic News
April 19, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Report from Providence: In Checonecto, Nova Scotia, locals refused to enlist against American brethren; when the governor ordered militia drafting, men threatened to fire on officers, stopping the process and marching home with clubbed muskets.
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PROVIDENCE, March 30.
By several gentlemen lately arrived from Checonecto, in the province of Nova Scotia, we have undoubted intelligence that that government had endeavoured to enlist part of the inhabitants to act against their American brethren, which they nobly refused; in consequence whereof the governor had ordered the militia to be called together, and a number to be draughted, when their officers were told by the men, that if they attempted to draught they would fire upon them. This stopped their proceeding any farther, and the men clubbed their muskets and marched home.
By several gentlemen lately arrived from Checonecto, in the province of Nova Scotia, we have undoubted intelligence that that government had endeavoured to enlist part of the inhabitants to act against their American brethren, which they nobly refused; in consequence whereof the governor had ordered the militia to be called together, and a number to be draughted, when their officers were told by the men, that if they attempted to draught they would fire upon them. This stopped their proceeding any farther, and the men clubbed their muskets and marched home.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Nova Scotia Resistance
Militia Draft Refusal
American Brethren
Governor Orders
Where did it happen?
Checonecto, Nova Scotia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Checonecto, Nova Scotia
Outcome
proceedings stopped; men clubbed muskets and marched home without incident.
Event Details
Government endeavored to enlist inhabitants against American brethren, refused; governor ordered militia call-up and drafting; men threatened to fire on officers if drafting attempted.