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Domestic News
December 4, 1858
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Fairfax, a group destroyed a wagon owned by three strangers hosting an entertainment at the Court-House by chopping it with an axe, demolishing it entirely. Warrants issued by J. C. Gunnell against suspects amid public indignation.
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Full Text
DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT.--An outrage was committed in this place on Tuesday night last by a party of individuals. The outrage consisted in chopping to pieces with an axe a wagon belonging to three strangers who were giving an entertainment in our Court-House on the night in question. We understand from gentlemen who have seen the wreck that every spoke is cut out of two of the wheels, and that the entire vehicle is completely demolished. This disgraceful act has called forth the most decided indignation of the better portion of our citizens. Warrants have been issued by J. C. Gunnell, esq., against some of the parties charged with the commission of the outrage.--Fairfax News.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Wagon Destruction
Outrage
Fairfax
Warrants
Court House Entertainment
What entities or persons were involved?
J. C. Gunnell
Three Strangers
Where did it happen?
Fairfax
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fairfax
Event Date
Tuesday Night Last
Key Persons
J. C. Gunnell
Three Strangers
Outcome
wagon completely demolished; warrants issued against some parties charged
Event Details
A party of individuals chopped to pieces with an axe a wagon belonging to three strangers giving an entertainment in the Court-House; every spoke cut out of two wheels; act called forth indignation of better citizens