When was it published?

February 24, 1838 in The Columbia Democrat

Foreign News February 24, 1838

The Columbia Democrat

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Trinidad De Cuba Insurrection, Negro Revolt, Plantation Fire, J W Baker, Troop Pursuit

Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

Negro insurrection in Trinidad de Cuba: Rebels set fire to J. W. Baker's plantation, destroyed property, killed several men. About 100 rebels pursued by troops in mountains. Baker injured but arrested some. Merchants evacuating families; estimated losses include 2000 bbls molasses and cane.

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INSURRECTION AT TRINIDAD DE CUBA.

The following is an extract of a letter dated January 17, received by the brig Adelaide, Capt. M'Loon from Trinidad:

Some few days since we were in great consternation by the revolting of some of the negroes, who have set fire to two plantations, one J. W. Baker's, and killed several men—set fire to all his houses, which being fire-proof were but slightly injured—destroyed his steam mill, carts, and all the utensils.

They are now concealed in the high mountains, about one hundred in number, but are closely pursued by our troops. Mr. Baker had a horse shot from under him, and succeeded in arresting several of them. The destruction is now over, and most likely not to occur again.

Capt. M'Loon states that when he left, all the American merchants in the place were putting their families and property on board the shipping. It was reported that Mr. Baker lost 2000 bbls. molasses, and that all his standing cane was destroyed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Trinidad De Cuba Insurrection Negro Revolt Plantation Fire J W Baker Troop Pursuit

What entities or persons were involved?

J. W. Baker Capt. M'loon

Where did it happen?

Trinidad De Cuba

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Trinidad De Cuba

Event Date

Some Few Days Before January 17

Key Persons

J. W. Baker Capt. M'loon

Outcome

killed several men; destroyed steam mill, carts, utensils, 2000 bbls. molasses, standing cane; houses slightly injured; baker's horse shot; several rebels arrested; destruction over, unlikely to recur

Event Details

Negroes revolted, set fire to two plantations including J. W. Baker's, killed several men, destroyed property. About 100 concealed in mountains, pursued by troops. American merchants evacuating families and property to ships.