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October 19, 1859

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, October 19, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - early reporting


Page four, column five, begins the reporting of the insurrection at Harper's Ferry with the following headlines: "THE VIRGINIA INSURRECTION" "Quiet Restored" "Storming of the Armory" "The Battle of the Bridge" "Old Brown and Son Shot" "Fifteen of Twenty-two Insurgents Killed" "Some of the Assailants Shot" "Marines and Militia in the Fight" "Graphic History of the Outbreak" "Important Question of Jurisdiction". The article continues through over half of page five. See photos for details.
Eight  pages, irregular left spine, a few archivally mend edge tears, otherwise  good condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War