Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Paxton” in chapter 9, page 133 of George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition.:
...ously spread of an intended insurrection on that day; of danger to the Commissioners of the Customs.
The Sons of Liberty, on their part, were anxious to preserve order.
At day-break the effigy of Paxton and that of another revenue officer, were found hanging
...