Abolition Riots Shake New York City Streets
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports three riots nightly in the city linked to abolitionist agitation. Crowds gathered at Chatham Street Chapel and Bowery Theatre, with clashes ending only after police action and a fire alarm. Pro abolition material in The Emancipator is cited as inflaming violence and public harassment by mobs.
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Chatham Street Chapel
Nolens Volens
Chatham Street
Br. Green
Mgr
William H. V. Wilder
St. Doming
Anti-Slavery Society
Bowery Theatre
Porven
Messrs
Hamblin
Forrest
Metamora
B. Wright, Jr
Fire Threat Endsanger in Abolitionist Rhetoric
The passage discusses protective measures for those opposed by abolitionists, warning they face accusations and efforts to undermine their national identity. It notes rumors spreading, fanaticism, and partial containment by civil and military authorities, with a crowd gathering near Mr. Lewis ’appan’s house at dusk.
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Mr. Lewis
Appan
Riot at Dr Cox’s House and Laight Street Church Turmoil
A mob dispersed from Rose Street advanced toward Dr Cox’s Church at Laight and Varick. They shattered windows at Cox’s house No 3 Chariton Street before police and cavalry halted the assault. Rioters regrouped at Leight Street Church, damaging property and blocking streets as authorities struggled to restore order and indict the zealots driving abolition hysteria.
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Thompson-street
Leight Street
Rioters Attack Cox Parish as National Guards Move In
July events in New York reveal a mob targeting Dr. Cox and his church in Laight Street. Police, militia, and citizens with muskets defended premises while the 27th Regiment cleared Spring Street and dismantled church barriers amid continuous vandalism and fires.
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New Yoas
Te. Cox
Arsenal
Lawlers
Arthur Paspan
Pearl Street
Fifeen
Mir
Justice Lowndes
Laubagh
Jane
Ion
Beach
Spring Street
Ludlow
Prince Street
27Th Regiment of
National Guards
Col. Stevens
Vhis
Rioting and church attack follow mob on Spring Street
A large mob assault on Spring Street drives out soldiers and watches, targets black residents, and tears down St Phillip's Church in Centre Street. The night ends with watchmen dispersing the crowd as authorities observe from the city’s edge. reports claim ammunition was available and the mayor remained on duty.
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Spring Street
Ludlow
Thompson-street
Daily Advertiser
Ferris
Ballagh
Five Mounts
Ayotharn Riorin
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church
Centre Street
Anthony Street
Hays
Tiel
Taner O'Crock
Newark Mob Seizes Pulpit After Amalgamation Incident
A Newark crowd ripped the pulpit from Rev. Weeks after a clash over amalgamation, locking him in jail and smashing church windows and pews. Reports say Chief Justice Hornblower spoke after readings, rioters dispersed with no reported injuries, while calls grow for grand jury action against Cox Tappan and associates as public nuisances.
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Cauges
Newark
Weeks
Himg
New York Commercial Advertiser
N. J
Hornblower
Rioters Swept From Streets Sparks Call for End of Mob Law
The discussion advocates rapid, sweeping action to restore order and popular approval. It argues that the severest measures possible, supported by citizens, could end mob rule in one decisive blow.
Cotton Market Reports From New York and Havre
The letter from Liverpool dated May 31 notes higher Brazil imports and a 50 000 bag drop in on hand stock with steady trade deliveries. Prices for American cotton fall below recent highs due to lower quality, while Havre reports active buying and a two cent rise from late April peaks amid 6917 bales received and 5203 bales sold.
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North America
New York
Charleston
Liverpool
Brazils
Havre
Bates
Wales
Cotton Market Report from Havre and New Orleans
Market summaries show revival in demand for cotton with stock at Havre 29 820 bales and varied prices for Uplands and Louisiana Uplands. Reports from New Orleans and New York detail weekly sales around 1000 bales, fluctuating prices, and ongoing trade in rice flour sugar coffee and freight rates.
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New York
Havre
Colvon
Wales
Louisiana
Uplands
Mobile
Alabama
Tennessees
Howard Street
Liverpool
Providence
Boston
Bates
New Orleans
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St. Domingo
Levy
Paris
J. P. Setze
South Carolina
William S. Dewar
Augusta
Geo. Neyvslonoove
Messrs. McKenzie & Bennoch
Peul Fitz-imous
Peomas NicGraw
Bhavek
VIS Bank
General Lafayette
Robert F. Pos
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Scottsborough Fewlile
Wvill
Robert C. Brown
Mary L. Brown
TiLbe
Columbia Courthouse
Williama Jones
Columbian County
Petersburg Road
Payne
Luke
Keg Creek
Quirman
Jones
Josiah Roberts
Wm. N. Bettie
Cramp, Foster
Sarah Garnett
Lynd
Geroace Mien
Burke County
Benjamin D. Hill
Adm
Nouk
Interior Court
Feave
Tuxner B. Moore
Burke Courty
John Goodwin
Will Lun
William Wii
Mr. Welbo
Willian Allen
William Wilkins
Wilkins
Fen
Wilking
Ambrose Jay
Columbia Sin
Wrough
Neavaam Wiyup
Isaac Wiheerly
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Burive
Nancy Manne
J. G. Bapuly
Wen
Fury
Kitwin
Canron
William
Burton
Guardian
Apaa
Tone Interior Court
Burke
Rendelly
Exisait Divanaor
William Tarver
Eorsun
Azsalam Buf
James
Duke
Wid
Geongia
Burke Co Herras
Buss
Adittion
Tate
Janus Gieunon
Waynesboro
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