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MG-A(G.750.007
7 Feb 1750:21,22 (250)
Bristol, October 7. . . [10 lines on an account of a civil
uprising] They rang'd themselves in the main street, before
the George Inn, by beat of drum, huzzas, and a hunting horn,
3 drums attending them. . . [25 lines describing events and
the appearance of the armed commissioners and constables]
but many were knock'd down, and one of their drummers, with
others, taken:. . . [42 lines describing worsening unrest
over the next few days] Notice being given by signal, and
the clashing of fire bells, a large body of gentlemen and
citizens well armed, with some soldiers and seamen, marched
to attack the colliers, who did not stay to receive them. .
. [15 more lines conclude the article].
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