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November 22, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Charlestown, South Carolina, on October 18, 1765, residents protested the Stamp Act by hanging effigies of a stamp distributor, the Devil, and Lord Bute's head in a boot on a gallows, parading them through town, and burning them amid public acclaim.
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NEWPORT, Rhode-Island, Nov. 11.
By several vessels from Charlestown, South Carolina, we learn, that there was an exhibition in that place on the 18th ult. in token of a general detestation of the Stamp-Act, &c. A gallows was erected, on which the effigies of a Stamp man, the Devil, & the head of Lord B--e, in a Boot, were suspended. On the gallows these words were affixed : Liberty & no Stamp Act. The Stamp Man hung in the center, with this advertisement on his breast : Stamp Paper sold here for ready money only. On his back, He who dare pull this down had better have a mill-stone tied about his neck, and cast into the sea. At the back of the Stamp-man was placed the Devil, with this label in his hand, Push on, S-xby, ruin your country, for money is your motive. Lord B--e's head in a Boot graced the front, with these words round his neck, Behold my countrymen, the just reward of a bad minister. The effigies were exhibited on the gallows the whole day, to the great pleasure of the inhabitants in general, then taken down and carted thro' the streets until they came to the Stamp-man's door (where they supposed the stampt paper was lodg'd) broke his windows, then proceeded to the suburbs of the town, and consumed the Effigies, amidst the acclamations of a large concourse of people.
NEWPORT, Rhode-Island, Nov. 11.
By several vessels from Charlestown, South Carolina, we learn, that there was an exhibition in that place on the 18th ult. in token of a general detestation of the Stamp-Act, &c. A gallows was erected, on which the effigies of a Stamp man, the Devil, & the head of Lord B--e, in a Boot, were suspended. On the gallows these words were affixed : Liberty & no Stamp Act. The Stamp Man hung in the center, with this advertisement on his breast : Stamp Paper sold here for ready money only. On his back, He who dare pull this down had better have a mill-stone tied about his neck, and cast into the sea. At the back of the Stamp-man was placed the Devil, with this label in his hand, Push on, S-xby, ruin your country, for money is your motive. Lord B--e's head in a Boot graced the front, with these words round his neck, Behold my countrymen, the just reward of a bad minister. The effigies were exhibited on the gallows the whole day, to the great pleasure of the inhabitants in general, then taken down and carted thro' the streets until they came to the Stamp-man's door (where they supposed the stampt paper was lodg'd) broke his windows, then proceeded to the suburbs of the town, and consumed the Effigies, amidst the acclamations of a large concourse of people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Stamp Act Protest
Effigies
Gallows
Lord Bute
Charlestown
Public Demonstration
What entities or persons were involved?
Stamp Man
Devil
Lord B E
S Xby
Where did it happen?
Charlestown, South Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Stamp Man
Devil
Lord B E
S Xby
Location
Charlestown, South Carolina
Event Date
18th Ult.
Story Details
Residents erected a gallows with effigies of a Stamp man, the Devil, and Lord B--e's head in a boot, inscribed with anti-Stamp Act messages; displayed them publicly, paraded through streets, broke windows at the stamp office, and burned the effigies in the suburbs amid cheers.