Meeting of Philadelphia citizens on slavery clash
A massive Philadelphia gathering condemned abolitionist agitation and slavery policies, urging restraint and constitutional rights. Resolutions denounced incendiary actions, pledged peace, and called for legal measures to protect the South, while affirming union and loyalty.
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Philadelphia
Ely
Phiadelphia
Musical Fund Hall
Rerth
Hay
South
Hur
Avery
Union
Pennsylvania
Friends of Emancipation
Double Wrong in Farmville Lynching Debate
The Richmond Whig denounces the Farmville lynching as an unjust act against an innocent man. It urges remorse, apologies, and reparation from those who acted rashly, and cites the need to acknowledge wrongs publicly. It references a Mobile child abduction case and troubling reactions in France and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Whig
Farmville
Virginia
New York Gazette
France
Mobile
Excitement At Lancaster Described In Journal
Readers in Lancaster have been stirring with a growing, well mannered buzz as neighbors engage in social chatter about local events. The Journal notes the description was properly presented in circulation, reflecting ample interest and community tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Phil
Ing
Rich Marion farmer in scandal over daughter and hired boy
A Marion township farmer faced a moral storm as reports alleging an improper pairing between his daughter and a young hired lad sparked pursuit and fear in Lancaster. The tale, involving threats, flight, and punishment, culminates in questions over justice and true love.
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Marion Township
Sae
Lancaster
Befield
Honorable Conduct and Sudden Deaths in Harford County
A Baltimore notional column notes Josiah Perham Jr of Hall of Maine repaying 30,000 with 50 percent, then later paying 15,000 to Boston creditors after a 21,000 gain. It contrasts generous acts with dangerous crab meals that caused 7 deaths in Harford County Bel-Air.
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Spiri
Josiah Perham, Jr
Hallowell
Boston
Boston Atlas
Bel-Air
Harford County
Talien
Chron
Tennessee Governor Election Defeats Carroll by Large Margin
Mr Cannan the anti Van Buren candidate for governor of Tennessee was elected by a considerable majority over the present incumbent Mr Carroll. The result reflects strong anti Van Buren sentiment statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Cannan
van Buren
Carroll
Jackson van Buren
Support for GEO. WOLF as Chief Magistrate in Adams County
A call to Mechanics and Laborers urging united support for Governor George Wolf. The letter recalls his fiscal recovery, canal and railroad progress, and the establishment of free schools. It argues political differences should yield to the public good and endorses Wolf as aligned with Pennsylvania’s people and state interests.
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Ee Eto
Boston
Great Britain
Greenfield Village
Mass
Deana
Inva
Ebieenfigld
Adame Sentinel
Adams County
Feton Crizeno
Chidrey
Ml—Siner
Commonwealth
Targe
George Wort
George-Wort
Geo. Wolf
Pennsylvania
Destruction Ordered For Anti Slavery Pamphlets In Box
A New York box with fifty to a hundred thousand copies of anti slavery pamphlets and slave narratives was reported to Alderman McMichael. A meeting committee condemned the contents and ordered destruction, a box explosion revealing the material led to mayoral inquiry and bank directors filling vacancies.
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New York
Consignee
Fens
Alderman McMichael
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Gro. Twoman, Sr
W.E. Asamore
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Tenth Ward
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Maryland
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Duo
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Couaty
Memphis
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York Bank
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