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Domestic News
November 28, 1868
Springfield Weekly Republican
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Northern visitor in Virginia reports on post-election gloom, failed hopes for Seymour, resentment toward northern rule and freed Black people, with women in black; notes infamous prisons Libby and Castle Thunder.
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Virginia's Aspects And Feelings.--A northern gentleman, visiting in Virginia, writes:
"This morning I saw Libby prison and Castle Thunder--those two horrible places, which should be torn down, and monuments erected on their sites to the memory of the brave men who perished within their walls. They are trying to wear a smiling face here at the result of the election; but it is a ghastly smile. They had great hopes of Seymour, and it looks like northern rule for them for many years to come. The 'nigger' as a free man they cannot swallow. All the women are in black, many in mourning, and the rest because black is the most genteel cheap costume they can wear."
"This morning I saw Libby prison and Castle Thunder--those two horrible places, which should be torn down, and monuments erected on their sites to the memory of the brave men who perished within their walls. They are trying to wear a smiling face here at the result of the election; but it is a ghastly smile. They had great hopes of Seymour, and it looks like northern rule for them for many years to come. The 'nigger' as a free man they cannot swallow. All the women are in black, many in mourning, and the rest because black is the most genteel cheap costume they can wear."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Sentiments
Election Result
Seymour Hopes
Libby Prison
Castle Thunder
Northern Rule
Freed Slaves
Women In Black
What entities or persons were involved?
Seymour
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Key Persons
Seymour
Event Details
A northern gentleman visiting Virginia observed Libby prison and Castle Thunder, described local attempts to smile at the election result despite hopes for Seymour, anticipation of prolonged northern rule, inability to accept freed Black people, and women wearing black as mourning or genteel cheap costume.