Conspiracy to Murder and Burn Described in Madison County
A sustained plan to incite a white uprising against Black residents is alleged, detailing attacks on Livingston Clinton and Claiborne along with a mass fire of towns. Reports describe arrests, hangings of five whites in Livingston, and 10 to 15 enslaved people executed, with Winter supplying key disclosures. The piece critiques abolitionists and advocates colonization as the remedy amid Southern tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Clinton
Claiborne
Warren
Madison County
Madison
Bud Blake
Vicksburg
Winter
Benton
Yazoo County
Mississippi Insurrection Plot in Jackson Paper
The Clinton Gazette cites the Jackson Mississippian report of a negro insurrection plot confined to a single neighborhood. It states white men instigated many negroes, with ten to fifteen enslaved individuals hanged. The public fright and executions served as warnings to deter further slave tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal and Sentinel
Mississippi
Clinton Gazette
Clinton
Jackson Mississippian
Ag Cimilar
Donatin
Immediate Abolition Sparks Political Clash and Riots
Debates rage over immediate emancipation with twelve states and 250 local societies touted by abolitionists. The piece warns of treason to the constitution and urges colonization instead, while detailing violent mob attacks on Black residents in Philadelphia districts Moyamensing and surrounding areas, with property damage and unrest lasting from Monday night into Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Daily Press
Anti Slavery Society
American Bible Society
Colonization Society
North
Congress
South
Sussex Register
Riots in Phlianeupita Manumits a Boy in Cuba Conflict
Robert R. Stewart a Philadelphia lawyer residing in Trinidad Cuba purchased a native African boy of the Eboo tribe for six hundred dollars while serving as American consul. On leaving Trinidad he manumitted the youth giving the choice to accompany him to the United States or stay behind. He preferred accompanying the Stewart family despite apparent attachments at Silasina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philaneupiita
Robert R. Stewart, Esq
Philadelphia
Trinidad
Cuba
Africa
Juan
U. States
Silasina
Antinote for bilious disorders and a slave riot report
Antinote advises calomel and opium dosing for bilious attacks with emetic use when nausea is present. It cites Gunn's Domestic Medicine and notes a riot in St Catharines over the rescue of enslaved family, detailing a slave agent abducting them and a subsequent pursuit by Black residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Joan C. Gunn
Gunn
Tennessee
Virginia
Flospital
June Loth
Tait
South
St. Catharines
U. C
Escape of Slaves at Black Eack Ends in Riot
On the river at Mamburg a rescue freed several slaves who were to be taken to the Canada side. At Blackieck a clash with police and locals caused serious injuries on both sides. A slave named Wre mont, linked to Mr Duffy's theatre, was struck on the temple by an iron ball. The slaves escaped. eight or ten of the rioters were committed for trial by Justice Grosvenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Ife
Moyamensing
Jviles
Mamburg
Canada
Black Ieck
Wremont
Duffy
Justice Grosvenor
Buffalo
Matrimonial Lottery Scheme At a Wedding
A Southern paper recounts a Christmas wedding where a young lawyer proposed a matrimony lottery. Guests wrote desired spouses on papers, a sworn president kept secrets, and twelve reciprocal matches emerged. By March eleven or twelve marriages had occurred, with eight couples admitting they would not have pursued wives without the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juave
Southern Paper
Board of Health clears cholera alarm in city
The Board of Health reports eight cholera cases this season with four deaths. After thorough city examination, they find health generally good and dismiss widespread alarm. If cases rise, updates will be faithfully reported. Signed Hl. Pratt, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Health
Crov
Borraro
Auz
Hl. Pratt
Directors to start Lake Erie railroad at Bellefontaine
A Bellefontaine meeting of the oad River and Lake Erie Railroad directors decided to begin the project on September 17. Proposals for clearing and grading the first 35 miles will be received until September 16. The president is authorized to invite the governor, presidents and directors of all railroads to Lake Erie, and others as he sees fit, to be present at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oad River
Lake Erie
Bellefontaine
Saile
Lake Evie
Sandusky Zian
Indians surrender land near Malden and Amherstburg
The Muron tribe near Malden and Amherstburg agreed to surrender fourteen thousand acres to the Upper Canadian Government. They will receive three dollars per acre plus up to the land’s sale value. The land’s occupation previously hindered Upper Province improvements including the Wabash and Erie Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Ambherstburg
Meeting for Gen William I Harrison Presidency Held in City
The Friends of Gen William I Harrison held a meeting in this city at the North American Hotel on Friday evening last. A standing committee and a general meeting were appointed as preliminary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Willian I. Harrison
Totel
Gey Narison Anniversary Meeting Headed by Gen Robt Girdus
The Friends of Gey Narison held a commemorative gathering on the anniversary of a historic battle. General Robert Girdus chaired the event and directed discussions on measures for forming a political ticket leading toward electoral action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gey
Narison Iy
Traveler thanks hosts and Ohio temperance convention notice
A traveler expresses gratitude for a night’s lodging and meals in a village inn near the Mansion flag, noting exceptional comfort on a 2000 mile journey. In Ohio, the State Temperance Society resolves to hold a State Temperance Convention at Chillicothe on Wednesday September 9, with broad attendance urged for supporters of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestoxs
Jewngy
Ohio State Temperance Conr
Ohio State Temperance Society
Clalcothe
Welegate
Friends of the Cauge
Education Convention and Lyceum Promises in State
An unsigned letter and fragmented notes discuss education advocacy through conventions and lyceums, promising to advance universal schooling. It notes the impact of organized groups on improving schools and teachers, with references to libraries, lectures, and public instruction while criticizing costly amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Prestoys
Lyceum
Shieldoy
T.yceums
Oider
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Amton
Alexandria
Louisiana
Free States
Wabash and Erie Canal
Fort Wayne
Indiana
National Intelligencer
Maumee
Adv
Planton
Canal Board
Boston and Providence Railroad
Major McNeill
Detroit Free Press
Cotton
Ohio
United States
Alanson Palmer
Cleveland Herald
Norwalk
Messrs. Prestons
van Scranton
Ripley
C. A. Persoos
Will Carrhufef
Bereerenid
Ang Ohh
Nann Hayys
Prestoss
Ten
Terry
Bronson
Uwuran County
M. Standart
Prestors
Henry Buckinghay
Messrs. Eniors
Lewiss Sturges
County Recorder
Trency
Messrs. Paestoxs
Abne
Root
Portland
Oxford
Reco
Lo Sh Ph
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