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Slaves and Insurrection Fears in Rutherford County 1831
Amid rumors of slave plots in the mines, Rutherford county citizens meet in October 1831 to curb insurrection. They form a committee to draft rules, seek arms, and limit foreign enslaved labor, while urging patrols and safer markets. A November report laments practical limits and calls for legislative action to prevent dangerous introductions and suppress rumors.
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Rutherford County
North Carolina Spectator and Western Advertiser
Rutherford ‘On
Rutherfordton
North Carolina Spectaor and Western Advertiser
Virginia
South Carolina
Greenville
Spartanburgh
S. C
Lincolnton
Morganton
John Moore
White Oak
Jona. Hampton
Sen.Esq
Gen. G. Walton
C. B. Irvine
T. F. Birchett
Forc
Spectator
Ling
Superior Court
Rutherford Ton