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Domestic News
May 30, 1838
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Violence erupts in Georgia as Cherokees resist forced removal, killing Dr. John Bruster, former Surveyor General, and his ferryman near Milledgeville.
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The Contest with the Cherokees—Blood Already Shed.—As was anticipated, blood has already been shed in this attempt of the Government to remove the Cherokees by force. We subjoin the particulars from the Milledgeville journal of the 15th:
We regret to learn that violence has already been committed by the Cherokees within our limits. Dr. John Bruster, late Surveyor General of the State, has fallen a victim to their hostility. His ferryman was killed, it is stated, a few hours previous, at the ferry, from whence they proceeded to his house. His body was pierced by four balls.
We regret to learn that violence has already been committed by the Cherokees within our limits. Dr. John Bruster, late Surveyor General of the State, has fallen a victim to their hostility. His ferryman was killed, it is stated, a few hours previous, at the ferry, from whence they proceeded to his house. His body was pierced by four balls.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Death Or Funeral
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Cherokee Conflict
Indian Violence
Bruster Killing
Ferryman Death
Government Removal
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. John Bruster
Where did it happen?
Georgia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgia
Event Date
The 15th
Key Persons
Dr. John Bruster
Outcome
dr. john bruster killed by four balls; his ferryman killed a few hours previous at the ferry
Event Details
Violence committed by the Cherokees within our limits in the government's attempt to remove them by force; they killed the ferryman at the ferry, then proceeded to Dr. John Bruster's house where he was killed