Abolition Riots Roil New York City Streets
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports three riots in the city over abolition meetings at Chatham Street Chapel and subsequent clashes at Bowery Theatre and Rose Street. Crowds surged, an injunction attempt failed, Metamora was halted, and mobs attacked property and watchmen while authorities restored order by morning.
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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 Endangers Abolitionist Sect
A heated public clash endangers abolitionists as mobs threaten them and the nation’s white identity. The crowd’s fury rose despite civil and military intervention, with authorities restraining disorder as a large assembly gathered near Mr. Lewis ’appan’s house at dusk.
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Mr. Lewis
Appan
Rioters Attack Dr Cox's House After Ensuing Turmoil
A mob marched from Rose Street toward Dr Cox's Church at Laight and Varick, pelting windows and damaging property. Police and watchmen restored order after rioters attacked Cox's house at Chariton Street, while later disturbances erupted near Leight Street Church as crowds dispersed at night.
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Thompson-street
Leight Street
Riots assault Dr Cox church as National Guards quell mob
July events in New York describe a violent mob attacking Dr Cox’s church in Pearl and Laight streets. Citizens armed with muskets reinforced guards as the 27th regiment and local authorities fought to secure the building, with windows broken and interior wrecked.
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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
Rioters Rampage through Five Points and Spring Street
In a violent mob scene, forces led by Col. S. retook Spring street after resistance from volunteers and watchmen. The attack targeted Black residents, with extensive window smashing and church destruction. Fifty-plus witnesses note police and Aldermen Ferris and Ballagh active as rioters scattered at Anthony street.
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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
End of Mischief in Newark Sparks Pulpit Riot
A Newark riot erupts after Rev. Weeks allegedly promotes amalgamation beliefs. A mob removes him from the pulpit, destroys church interiors, and threatens jail. authorities consider indictments against Cox, Tappan, and associates for public nuisance as Grand Jury action seeks to restore law and order.
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Cauges
Newark
Weeks
Himg
New York American
Grand Jury
Rioters to be swept from streets by decisive action
The speaker argues that popular approval supports using the strongest measures to end mob law. He contends swift, sweeping action in May could remove rioters and restore order, aligning with citizen support.
Cotton market moves with Brazil rise and quality fall
Letter from New York reports higher imports of Brazil cotton while domestic stock drops by about 50,000 bales. Poorer quality cotton floods the market. Anglo prices ease from April peaks. Havre notes activity and a June sale of 1600 bales Louisiane as stocks ease from 41,000 to 35,000 bales.
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North America
New York
Charleston
Liverpool
Brazils
Havre
Bates
Wales
Cotton Market Report from Havre and New Orleans
Reports show revival in demand with steady prices for Upland and Louisiana cotton, stock levels around 29,820 bales, weekly sales near 1,000 bales, and varied prices from 11 to 14 cents. Rice and flour trade persists. freight and coffee rates noted. New Orleans and New York prices summarized for mid July.
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New York
Havre
Colvon
Wales
Louisiana
Uplands
Mobile
Alabama
Tennessees
Howard Street
Liverpool
Providence
Boston
Cuanveston Manger
St. Jugo Muscovados
New Orleans
Cuba
Java
St. Domingo
Levy
Bates
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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
Georg&iza
Burive
Nancy Manne
J. G. Bapuly
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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
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Tate
Janus Gieunon
Waynesboro
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