When was it published?

April 26, 1771 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News April 26, 1771

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Legal Or Court, Politics

Q: What keywords are associated?

Herman Husbands, North Carolina, Insurgents, Newbern, Imprisonment, Militia, Discharge

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Herman Husbands, a leader in North Carolina commotions and assembly member, was imprisoned in Newbern, prompting insurgent threats of siege and militia mobilization. On the 8th, an indictment failed, leading to his discharge and restored provincial quiet.

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March 21. Herman Husbands, said to be chief Ring-leader in the late commotions in North-Carolina, and one of the Assembly, having been taken and imprisoned at Newbern, the insurgents (as they are called) so seriously threatened to besiege that town, to release him, that a body of militia was raised to oppose them. On the 8th a bill of indictment was preferred against Husbands, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, but the grand jury not finding the bill he was discharged, and the quiet of the province is said to restored.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Legal Or Court Politics

What keywords are associated?

Herman Husbands North Carolina Insurgents Newbern Imprisonment Militia Discharge

What entities or persons were involved?

Herman Husbands

Where did it happen?

Newbern, North Carolina

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Newbern, North Carolina

Event Date

March 21; On The 8th

Key Persons

Herman Husbands

Outcome

husbands discharged by grand jury; quiet of the province restored

Event Details

Herman Husbands, chief ringleader in late commotions in North-Carolina and assembly member, imprisoned at Newbern; insurgents threatened to besiege town for his release, prompting militia to oppose them; indictment preferred on the 8th at Court of Oyer and Terminer, but grand jury did not find the bill, leading to discharge.