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Domestic News
March 22, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Montreal on January 16, a group of 25-30 armed men attempted to free three prisoners from the local jail twice in one evening, succeeding at midnight despite an initial intervention by another party.
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QUEBEC, January 14.
By the post from Montreal, we learn, that on the 16th current, in the evening, a party of men, 25 or 30 in number, with fixed bayonets, came to the goal in said town, and carried off 3 men who were confined therein; they were immediately followed by another party, who took the prisoners from them, and returned them to prison: Notwithstanding this they returned about midnight, broke open the goal on the backside, and carried off the three prisoners, who had not been heard of when the post came away.
By the post from Montreal, we learn, that on the 16th current, in the evening, a party of men, 25 or 30 in number, with fixed bayonets, came to the goal in said town, and carried off 3 men who were confined therein; they were immediately followed by another party, who took the prisoners from them, and returned them to prison: Notwithstanding this they returned about midnight, broke open the goal on the backside, and carried off the three prisoners, who had not been heard of when the post came away.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Prison Break
Montreal
Armed Rescue
Prisoners Escaped
Where did it happen?
Montreal
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Montreal
Event Date
16th Current
Outcome
three prisoners carried off and not heard from
Event Details
A party of 25 or 30 men with fixed bayonets attempted to free three confined men from the goal in the evening; another party intervened and returned them to prison; the first party returned at midnight, broke open the goal, and successfully carried off the prisoners.