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Much reporting on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Much reporting on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item # 689622
October 26, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1859
* John Brown's Negro insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Close to half of page 2 is taken up with: "More Letters Of The Conspirators" which has a prefacing report noting in part: "...gives publicity to another series of letters which have been obtained from the Harper's Ferry conspirators...likely to interest many of our readers. All the letters signed 'John Smith' are in the handwriting of one of the sone os 'Old Brown'...They show that the madmen engaged in the foray at Harper's 'ferry were not without some aiders and abettors, who kept themselves at a safe distance from the scene of danger. If discovered we trust that they will be justly punished."
What followers are many letters, only portions shows in the photos.
Also on page 2: "Col. Washington's Statement" who was arrested for his involvement; and also: "Letter from Senator Mason" on the Harper's Ferry affair. Then also: "Effect Of A Panic".
This insurrection was an effort by abolitionist John Brown to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry. It has been called the dress rehearsal for, or Tragic Prelude to the Civil War.
Great to have this report in a newspaper so close to the event (65 miles away) and from the nation's capital.
Four pages, very nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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