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Domestic News
November 23, 1837
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A mob attacked a warehouse in Alton, Illinois, on the night of November 7, 1837, to destroy an abolitionist printing press, killing Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy and a man named Bishop, wounding seven others, and succeeding in their objective.
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FATAL RIOT IN ILLINOIS.
From the Louisville Advertiser, Nov. 13.
Another outrage at Alton--We understand a slip from St. Louis Bulletin was received in this city yesterday, which stated that Mr. Lovejoy's new press had reached Alton; that its arrival was the signal for a renewed attack on the abolitionists, and a serious riot followed, in which Mr. Lovejoy was killed and several other persons wounded.
It is said the abolitionists were forewarned, that the establishment of an insurrectionary press in Alton would not be submitted to.
We shall, we suppose, obtain the particulars of the occurrence, in a few days.
From the Alton Telegraph, Nov 8.
LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE.
It is with the deepest regret that we stop the press in order to state that, at a late hour last night, an attack was made by a large number of persons on the warehouse of Messrs. Godfrey, Gilman & Co., for the purpose of destroying a press, intended for the revival of the Alton Observer, which, shocking to relate, resulted in the death of two individuals--the Rev. E. P. LOVEJOY, late editor of the Observer, and a man named BISHOP.
Seven others were wounded; two severely, and the others slightly.
We can add no more at this time, than that the assailants succeeded in effecting their object.
From the Louisville Advertiser, Nov. 13.
Another outrage at Alton--We understand a slip from St. Louis Bulletin was received in this city yesterday, which stated that Mr. Lovejoy's new press had reached Alton; that its arrival was the signal for a renewed attack on the abolitionists, and a serious riot followed, in which Mr. Lovejoy was killed and several other persons wounded.
It is said the abolitionists were forewarned, that the establishment of an insurrectionary press in Alton would not be submitted to.
We shall, we suppose, obtain the particulars of the occurrence, in a few days.
From the Alton Telegraph, Nov 8.
LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE.
It is with the deepest regret that we stop the press in order to state that, at a late hour last night, an attack was made by a large number of persons on the warehouse of Messrs. Godfrey, Gilman & Co., for the purpose of destroying a press, intended for the revival of the Alton Observer, which, shocking to relate, resulted in the death of two individuals--the Rev. E. P. LOVEJOY, late editor of the Observer, and a man named BISHOP.
Seven others were wounded; two severely, and the others slightly.
We can add no more at this time, than that the assailants succeeded in effecting their object.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Alton Riot
Lovejoy Death
Abolitionist Press
Warehouse Attack
Mob Violence
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. E. P. Lovejoy
Bishop
Godfrey
Gilman
Where did it happen?
Alton, Illinois
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alton, Illinois
Event Date
Late Hour Last Night (November 8)
Key Persons
Rev. E. P. Lovejoy
Bishop
Godfrey
Gilman
Outcome
death of rev. e. p. lovejoy and bishop; seven others wounded, two severely; press destroyed.
Event Details
A large number of persons attacked the warehouse of Messrs. Godfrey, Gilman & Co. to destroy a press for reviving the Alton Observer, resulting in deaths and wounds.