Horrors of the African slave voyage on the Echo revealed
The account details a shipboard scene on the Echo where hundreds of enslaved men and women are crammed on deck and in the hold. The captives, mostly youths, appear weak, emaciated, and ill, some dying, as guards distribute food and water and play discipline games. Reactions in Charleston mix condemnation with calls to uphold authority and the slave system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Sih
Ls ‘Chatlatba
Charles Bon Mercury
Aid
Dr. W
Braiford
Bold
Africa
United States
Dan Regen
United States Civil Office
Castle Pincknoygt
Fort Moultrie
Stearner
Macbeth
Rajikdren
Charleston
Pldadard
Paulding
Gen. Walker
United States Marchal
South Carolina
Virginia
Negrce
Congress
Afrcan
Echo
Wichess
Texas
Naomi W. Sealy
T He Advocate
Richard S. Bostick
Incheon
Ditches
Terrible dog attack on pilot Reed R Young
Reed R Young, a renowned pilot, was severely bitten and mauled by two dogs owned by a milky man named Riinchant in Salt River Lane. The animals attacked his calf arm scalp chest and back, tearing clothing and flesh until neighbors intervened. a posse pursued the dogs, shooting at them. Young survived but injuries were extensive and frightening.
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Reed R. Young
Salt River
Mr. Young
Bing
Young
Pennsylvania
Eilien
Fragmented OCR notes heavy with names and events
A hazy compilation lists varied items from late 19th century notices. References include church figures in Cincinnati and Pittsburg, an Alderman election in Jefferson City Missouri, a wealth figure in Macoa Georgia, a fatal train incident on the Hudson and two deserted children found after a Chicago Express departure. Many fragments mix quotes, sermons, and personal anecdotes with scattered dates and places.
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Mettiphis Hufletin
Bockanee
Plantera Bank of Tennessee
St. Paul
Minnesota
la Wisconsin
Pittsburg
Rome
Cincinnati
London
Jefferson City
Levin Gaylord Clathe Vino Rni Magazier
Dr. Bellows’ Church
New York
Mecklas
Eman
Dermott Demprry
Eaves & Will
Hudson River
Rata
Surock
Akien cm
Oma
Chicago Expres
Central Depot
Detroit
David
Novalis
A Virginia Traveler and a Mint Julep Tale Recalled
A garbled reminiscence from Virginia describes a traveler who visits a Kentucky inn and shares a famed mint julep. The scene recalls hospitality and local custom, ending with a rustic joke about the guest’s mysterious “masts.”
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Walt Sepals Witteats
Marshall Business
Prattical
Watsh Rapa
Ana Panay
Steaty i Utler
Edward
John
Sheltaxinary
Corper & Abert
Dean
Aire Erassrvason
Ben Guten
Ereka Pinte
Ee Marshall House
J. Davis & GO
Maem
Mresaaw
Li Lanning
Coldwater
Janenvill Generali Ie Fouaposteo
Gtae la Bava
Toncet
Ratian R. A. Bagley
Flom
Peninsular Shaving Saloon
J. H. Clark
Knapp House
J. Swift
Albion
High
I.W. Oakley
Cattle Crege
Michigan
Steam Planing “Works
Marshall
Church & Webster
Ould
Tuhosawha
Tony Abo
Alwaynoobang
Getyie
Bastel
Seutheibe
C. B. Waenrs
F.N. Geones
U. H. Armstrong, Hatter & Furrier
Meteo
Fay
Alma Sareisnee
Fsbelinay
Bae
Aawane
Lycaia
Detreit
Boye
Star Mills
Star ‘Mills
Robinson
Daily Express
Ander
Vilage
Tris
Butlers Store
B. Turner
Turner
Fursee's
Dee Peres
Amburg
Turner's
Insurance Capital Enlargd
Der
Toronto
Grand Trunk
Northern
Dublin
Catsla Yard
Tual
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Re Dice
Tio
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Sound
Para
Regan
Biot
Elzental
Epneta
Europe
Boston Journal
Mediterranean
Egypt
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Holland
Baltic
Germany
Russia
France
England
Ireland
Scotland
Eureson
Napoleon
Tuwises
Isaac
W. D. Weshbaras
Frees
Dougissi
Reading
Coon
Kentucky
Garten
Dro Ie
Sereda Ea Peres
Ais
Romito
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