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The Northern Star, And Farmers' And Mechanics' Advocate
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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Rumors of a planned negro insurrection in Selma, Alabama, on Oct. 9 caused great excitement and led Maj. General Taylor to mobilize three militia regiments, but the reports proved unfounded, resulting in orders for strong patrols instead.
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Within a few days past, our section of the country has been thrown into great excitement in consequence of a rumor in circulation that an insurrection of the negro population was intended, and that plans were matured by them to murder the white citizens. The report at first appeared so plausible, that Maj. General Taylor ordered out three regiments of militia. It has, however, now turned out that the circumstances from which the reports originated, did not authorize the great alarm that was manifested; and therefore these orders have been superseded by new orders, to keep up, for a few days strong and rigid patrol by the proper Guard.
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Selma, Alabama
Event Date
Oct. 9.
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the alarm was unfounded; militia mobilization orders were superseded, and strong patrols were ordered for a few days.
Event Details
Rumors circulated of an intended insurrection by the negro population to murder white citizens, leading to great excitement and the ordering of three militia regiments by Maj. General Taylor. The reports originated from circumstances that did not justify the alarm.