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Staunton Spectator, October 18, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Description of Page: Markets in column 6 |
The Opposition Convention
(Column 1)Summary: Emphasizes importance of upcoming Opposition convention in Richmond.
Rumored Insurrection
(Column 1)Summary: The first reports have reached Staunton of a possible slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry.
Chapter of Accidents
(Column 3)Summary: Roster of accidents that have happened in Waynesboro recently.
(Names in announcement: SpotswoodHarrington, Dr.Waddell, Dr.King, JamesBush, JohnBush, J.B.Smith, L.Shaw, DavidBush)
Agricultural Fairs
(Column 3)Summary: Announces upcoming State Agricultural fair, where Stuart is scheduled to speak.
(Names in announcement: AlexanderStuart, BolivarChristian)
Departure of the "Shackleford" Negroes
(Column 4)Summary: Story of the departure of 37 freed slaves from Amherst County to a free state. Another 7 stayed behind, "preferring to remain in servitude in Old Virginia, rather than enjoy their freedom elsewhere." Claims that the others would have preferred to stay as well, but were forced out of state.
Origin of Article: Lynchburg Republican
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Married on October 4.
(Names in announcement: Rev.JohnPinkerton, HenryLife, FannyCrawford)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Married on October 6.
(Names in announcement: Rev.JohnPinkerton, GeorgeKyle, MaryEubank)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Married on October 4.
(Names in announcement: JohnBlain, J.W.Coarsey, IrenePauley)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Married on October 6.
(Names in announcement: Rev.JohnBlain, C.F.Crawford, LizzieMackey, S.Mackey)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Married on October 11.
(Names in announcement: Rev.WilliamPinkerton, ArchibaldSproul, EugenieBumgardner, JamesBumgardner)
Died
(Column 6)Summary: Harriet, age 64, died on October 10.
(Names in announcement: HarrietHensley, GeorgeHensley)
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