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Trial of Minister Gruber Amid Slavery Controversy
In Maryland 1819 a minister, Gruber, faced charges for a sermon warning masters about their cruelty and urging humane treatment of slaves. The trial featured Taney defending free speech rights while acknowledging potential insubordination, with verdictNor Guilty. The report includes reflections on slavery, religious duty, and the national policy of abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Tanew
Methodist Iepiscopal Church
Col
Jonas Hogmira
Washington County
Maryland
Ray
Jacon Garngn
Graber
Bible and Missionary Societies
Hell
Frederick Dorsey
William Hammond
David G. Yost
Weinges County
Christopher Burckhardt
Jacob Schnebly
Gruber
Hagerstown
de, &E
Grant Ping
Frederick County Court
Anderson
Taxey
United States
Pigman
Martin
Taney
Messrs
Pianaler
Giito Tad
Dred Scott
Mr. Taney
Methodist Spiceon Church
Tanoy
Principe
Christiana
Abe Prineplas
Grober
Temple of Justice
Taoey
Tany
Taras
Jacon Guvann
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Frederick County
Ty Davie Mantis
Fredericktown
David Martin
Goo, Kolb
Ane Street
Dloness
Bach
Abaddon
Thut
Prince of Darkness
Gene