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Staunton Vindicator: October 28, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Senator Douglas and the Opposition Press
(Column 1)

Summary: It is clear that the Opposition party is beginning to notice and talk about the inconsistency and lack of across-the-scale support for Senator Douglas among Democrats, especially over his territorial policy. While the Vindicator opposes Douglas's nomination as presidential candidate, it would no doubt support him over any Black Republican candidate.

[No Title]
(Column 1)

Summary: The papers found in Brown's possession after his capture demonstrate beyond a doubt the existence of a northern conspiracy against slavery. The Vindicator suggests that the states that are home to those complicit in the affair should deliver up those absent co-conspirators for persecution in order to restore harmony between the regions.
(Names in announcement: John Brown, Fred. Douglas, Geritt Smith, Gov. Wise)

Full Text of Article:

"...on the action of those States from which the prisoners are demanded, would depend the revival or the total extinction of good feeling between the two sections, and even the existence of the Union itself."

Trial of Farrar
(Column 1)

Summary: Farrar is on trial for killing Vance, who had spoken improperly in front of Farrar's wife, to which Farrar responded by hitting Vance and dislocating his neck.
(Names in announcement: William Farrar, Michael Vance, Gen. William Harman, Briscoe Stuart)

Admits It
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Summary: The New York Tribune admits that one of its agents (and a victim of the Harper's Ferry insurrection) was corresponding for that paper.

Brown and Giddings
(Column 2)

Summary: Article gives evidence that Joshua Giddings had consulted John Brown before the insurrection. Giddings should thus be convicted for aiding Brown.

Origin of Article: The Washington States

Editorial Comment: "Though Giddings denies having consulted Brown on the insurrection at Harper's Ferry, it seems clear that he is guilty."

Hitherto, Liberty and Religion have maintained...
(Column 2)

Summary: Article examines the insurrection at Harper's Ferry, essentially condemning the use of violence to try to shake (uselessly) a deeply entrenched social order. It also comments on the futility of trying to get slaves who are content with their lot to revolt.

Full Text of Article:

"An invading army lately penetrated into our midst, with the hope that thousands of discontented slaves would flock to their standard at the first beat of the drum--NOT ONE ANSWERED THE SUMMONS."

The Staunton Lyceum
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Summary: The Staunton Lyceum will meet Monday night.

Fred Douglass Fled
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Summary: Fred Douglass has failed to show up in New York for an appointment; it is rumored that he has fled to Canada.

A Swindling Imposter
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Summary: Article warns the public in general and newspapermen in particular about John Bright, who pretended to have a letter of recommendation from Gov. Wise about his abilities as a printer and who claimed, falsely, to have worked for the Staunton Vindicator. He borrowed money from Wm. T. League & Co. and took off, never to be seen or heard from since. The article then describes him.
(Names in announcement: John P. Bright, Gov. Wise)

Origin of Article: Wm. T. League & Co.

Funeral of One of the Colored Victims
(Column 4)

Summary: Haywood, one of Harper's Ferry's black victims, was buried in Alexandria with ceremony.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Haywood, Col. Moore, Major B.B. Washington, Mr. Holliday, John Brown, Mr. Cook)

Origin of Article: Alexandria Gazette

[No Title]
(Column 3)

Summary: Marshall, Staunton's constable, almost lost his life to a black bear, but his horse saved him!
(Names in announcement: Tom Marshall)

Full Text of Article:

Mr. Tom Marshall, our gentlemanly and efficient Constable, who is so very much given to nabbing others, came near being nabbed himself the other evening.-- He most incautiously invaded the "beat" of a black Bear, somewhere between this place and Greenville, and was only saved from his lethal embraces by the speed of his horse, which last, however, did not escape ignominious wounds on his rump.

Arrested
(Column 3)

Summary: John E. Cook, one of the fanatics at Harper's Ferry, was arrested in Pennsylvania. Gov. Wise requested that he be sent to Virginia.

The Baltimore Republican...
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Summary: The Baltimore Republican announces a meeting of all opponents of slavery.
(Names in announcement: Andson Buvlingame, Henry Davis, French Davis)

Origin of Article: The Baltimore Republican

Legal Counsel for Brown
(Column 3)

Summary: Black Republican sympathizers of Brown in Massachusetts are raising money for his counsel.

From Washington--Fight Between Congressional Candidates
(Column 4)

Summary: Hagner and Hughes, opposing candidates from Maryland, may fight a duel. The government has decided not to strengthen guards at federal arsenals and armories after Harper's Ferry.

Ossawattomie Brown
(Column 5)

Summary: Article discusses Brown's exploits before Harper's Ferry, including stealing slaves and running them to Canada.

Origin of Article: Cleveland Democrat

The Chevalier Webb on Slavery
(Column 5)

Summary: General James Watson Webb has suddenly denounced Republicanism, stating that he devoutly believes in slavery.

The Pulpit and the Rebellion
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Summary: Article details how different denominations discussed the irrepressible conflict between freedom and slavery.
(Names in announcement: Rev. George Nuyes, Rev. Dr. Cheever, Rev. Mr. Forthingham, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Rev. H.H. Garnett, Geritt Smith)

"Harpers Ferry" in a Tract Society
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Summary: A number of fanatical clergymen have gathered in Chicago to discuss Seward's irrepressible conflict between North and South, including John Brown's insurrection.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Mr. Cochran, Rev. Mr. Schlosser, Lewis Tappan, John Brown)

To the Editors...
(Column 1)

Summary: Letter from S. James Nesbitt to the Vindicator tells about how Nesbitt talked with a man from the area of Harper's Ferry who told the story of a contractor who absconded without paying his workers. These workers may have joined the rebellion in Harper's Ferry. Nesbitt responded that he would be angry too but not angry enough to join Abolitionists in inciting rebellion.
(Names in announcement: S. James Nesbitt)

Married
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Summary: Married on Oct. 26, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J.B. Davis, Milton Funkhouser, Mary J. Scott)

Married
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Summary: Baylor to Eichelberger on Oct. 26, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J.B. Davis, Henry Eichelberger, Susan Baylor, Col. George Baylor)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: Zoan to Doyle on Oct. 27, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev. G.G. Brooke, Allison Doyle, Mary C. Zoan)