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Domestic News
November 2, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The Marshal of the Admiralty attempted to seize a sloop libeled for seamen's wages, but the armed crew resisted. Assisted by Capt. d'Auvergne of the British Packet, the marshal chased and captured the vessel near the Hook, bringing it to town; the crew escaped to Long Island shore.
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On Thursday the Marshal of the admiralty, in attempting to seize a sloop under sail (libelled for seamen's wages) commanded by one Carswell, was opposed in the execution of his office, by the daring and piratical conduct of the crew, who paraded armed on the quarter deck, and bid defiance to our laws. Upon this occasion, he was immediately assisted by Capt. d'Auvergne of the British Packet, who manned two boats, well armed, and, with the Marshal, gave chase to her; she was luckily overtaken near the Hook, and conducted up to town. The crew, on the approach of the boats, made their escape to the Long Island shore. Too much credit cannot be given to Capt. d'Auvergne for his manly and determined conduct in support of our laws, nor to the men in the execution of their orders.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Shipping
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Admiralty Marshal
Sloop Seizure
Crew Resistance
Armed Chase
Capture Near Hook
What entities or persons were involved?
Carswell
Capt. D'auvergne
Where did it happen?
Near The Hook
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near The Hook
Event Date
On Thursday
Key Persons
Carswell
Capt. D'auvergne
Outcome
sloop captured and conducted to town; crew escaped to long island shore.
Event Details
Marshal attempted to seize sloop commanded by Carswell for seamen's wages; armed crew resisted. Capt. d'Auvergne assisted with armed boats; chased and overtook sloop near the Hook.