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Staunton Spectator, December 6, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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John Brown's Sympathizers
(Column 2)Summary: Article about meetings of John Brown sympathizers in the North who emphasized his martyrdom.
Freedom and Slavery
(Column 1)Summary: Claims that slavery is better for blacks, and that they actually prefer it to freedom in the North. Cites anecdotes, including a quote from Henry Ward Beecher, about the poor treatment freed slaves receive in the North. Argues that a slaveholder is the "best friend of the negro," because slaveowners and slaves are bound by "ties of genuine friendship and affection between whites and blacks."
What South Carolina Says
(Column 2)Summary: Excerpt from Charleston Mercury article complaining about the deification of Brown, but praising the rise of sectionalism and disunion sentiment in Virginia.
Excerpt: "But in the midst of its retching [over praise of Brown] the Mercury finds consolation in the growth of disunion sentiment in Virginia."
Origin of Article: Charleston Mercury
Helper's Pamphlet
(Column 2)Summary: Mentions that Hinton Helper's "Impending Crisis in the South" has been circulating. Deems it unworthy of consideration except for Congressional endorsements.
Excerpt: "Respect for the law against incendiary publications prevents our making extracts from the pamphlet, but its endorsers will no doubt be called upon to give some explanation of the matter before long."
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(Column 2)Summary: Lists committee appointed to raise money for the new volunteer companies.
(Names in announcement: Col.R.Turk, RobertBleckin, M.G.Harman, C.R.Mason, Col.W.S.Sproul, M.W.D.Hogshead, J.J.Larew, JohnAntrim, Dr.LivingstonWadell, Dr.Alexander, Capt.A.Korbet, Col.SamuelMcCune, T.G.Stout, Dr.D.Hanger, Dr.S.F.Walker, BenjaminCraig, Col.W.D.Anderson, MajorWilliamWilson, U.D.Poe, Dr.B.H.Kibler, JohnCapp, D.N.Van Lear, GeorgeHanger, Dr.RobertHamilton, W.W.Montgomery, KennerlyCraig, WilliamPalmer, JohnTowberman, Dr.T.W.Shelton, Dr.J.M.Watson)
Execution of John Brown
(Column 3)Summary: Official dispatch from Charleston, describing the execution of John Brown.
To the Opposition Party of Virginia
(Column 4)Summary: Report of meeting of State Opposition party, recommending postponing the Convention until February, as people might be unwilling to travel because of the upheaval surrounding Harper's Ferry.
The Northern Pulpit on the Harper's Ferry Invasion
(Column 5)Summary: Remarks on how few Northern ministers have been preaching in support of John Brown.
Origin of Article: New York Observer; Christian Observer (Philadelphia)
Visit of Mrs. Brown to Charlestown
(Column 5)Summary: Lengthy description of Mrs. Brown's visit with her imprisoned husband.
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Installation Services
(Column 1)Summary: Gilbert will be installed as the new Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(Names in announcement: Rev.D.M.Gilbert, Rev. Mr.Baum, Rev.J.B.Davis, Rev.X.J.Richardson)
Married
(Column 1)Summary: Married on November 27.
(Names in announcement: Rev.J.M.Shreckhise, WilliamClemmer, FannieAreheart)
Married
(Column 1)Summary: Married on November 10.
(Names in announcement: Rev.G.G.Brooke, Jno.Gibson, FrancesBurford)
Died
(Column 1)Summary: Died near Buffalo Gap, age 21.
(Names in announcement: Jno.Long)
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