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Lengthy relating to the trial of John Brown: he is sentenced to hang on December 2...
Lengthy relating to the trial of John Brown: he is sentenced to hang on December 2...
Item # 689629
November 03, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Sentenced to death (hanging)
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia WV
Page 2 has 3 1/2 columns taken up with: "A Further Installment of Documents From Capt. Brown's Carpet-Bag" which is a long list of various documents which will be relevant during his trial.
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.
The top of page 3 has: "Conviction of Coppee [Coppic]" which states: "Coppee was convicted to-day on all the counts of the indictment. The Court overruled the motion of Brown's counsel for an arrest of judgment and sentenced Brown to be hung on the 2d of December. Brown made a speech, attempting to justify his conduct in the whole affair."
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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