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Objections and courage amid a Fugitive Slave trial
The article describes tense court proceedings surrounding fugitives in Oberlin, with Judge Spaulding and Federal Attorney Balden clashing over trial delays. It notes bail set at five thousand dollars each, condemns the pursuit framework, and praises Captain Brooks for a daring rescue at Faulkner’s Island while detailing local civic concerns and a broad mix of societal news.
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Arsiguel
Spaulding
Sted
Balden
Federal & Diquarters
Kentucky
Spauhling
Ohio
Belden
Grand Jury
Federal
Stornes
Jett
Spabling
Oberlin
United States
D. Boreier
Bohlen
Lorin County
U.S
Lewis D. Boynton
Boynton
Ami
John
Tee
Aeros Posd
Boynton Ind
Wellington
Kidoxpoet
Jobe
Judge Willson
Marshal Johnson
Brooks
Long Island Sound
N. Brocka
Gee Bland
Gavernlen
Sain
Jand
Gayt Brooks
Amd Aneone
Brooks Teem
Mariner
Faulkner's Island
Oliver N. Brooke
New Haven Register