See quotation.
1821. They have been clamorous to be led to battle, until the enemy was in sight, and will then usually run away. These are what in our newspapers were customarily called ’76-men; men who, at that time, and at all others, have disturbed the peace of society, done all the mischief, and prevented or destroyed all the good which was in their power.—T. Dwight, ‘Travels,’ iii. 192 note.
