When was it published?

March 6, 1834 in Alexandria Gazette

Foreign News March 6, 1834

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Martinique Insurrection, Mulattoes Revolt, Royal Troops, Guadaloupe Report, Colonial Disturbance

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

In late December, mulattoes led an armed insurrection against the government in Martinique, starting at Trinity and spreading to St. Pierres. The militia refused to act, so royal troops dispersed the rebels without bloodshed, arresting 80 involved.

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Trouble in Martinique.--Captain Dewing, of brig Romp, from Point Petre, Guadaloupe, informs the Editor of the Salem Mercury, that a serious disturbance took place in the island of Martinique in the latter part of December. A number of persons, principally mulattoes, took up arms at Trinity in opposition to the Government. The insurrection spread to St. Pierres and caused the greatest alarm. The Governor called upon the militia, but not one in twenty would come out to oppose the insurgents. It was therefore found necessary to call out the royal troops, upon whose appearance the insurgents dispersed, and the revolt was quelled without bloodshed. Eighty persons concerned in the revolt had been arrested.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Martinique Insurrection Mulattoes Revolt Royal Troops Guadaloupe Report Colonial Disturbance

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Dewing Governor

Where did it happen?

Martinique

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Martinique

Event Date

Latter Part Of December

Key Persons

Captain Dewing Governor

Outcome

revolt quelled without bloodshed; eighty persons arrested

Event Details

A serious disturbance took place in Martinique where persons, principally mulattoes, took up arms at Trinity against the Government. The insurrection spread to St. Pierres causing alarm. The Governor called the militia, but few responded, so royal troops were called out, dispersing the insurgents.