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Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
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In Pendleton, SC, on September 16, 1849, abolitionist circulars addressed to the Committee of Vigilance were seized by force from the postmaster after he refused to deliver them, amid rising Southern tensions over slavery and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
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By the following letter from an esteemed correspondent, it will be perceived that the Abolitionists are still active in their incendiary efforts.
PENDLETON, Sept. 16, 1849.
Gentlemen: By the mail of Friday, there were received, at this place, a number of copies of an Abolition circular, directed to the Committee of Vigilance. The Executive Committee of that body, on the following day, demanded the letters of the Postmaster. On his refusal to deliver them they entered his office and took them by force. This case presents a new feature of an important matter, which is deeply agitating the public mind.
Among the reforms which our enemies hope to accomplish, in this State, it will not escape your notice that the election of President of the United States occupies a prominent position.
It need scarcely be remarked, that the war, which the fanatics of the North are so perseveringly waging against the peace and security of the South, cannot much longer be carried on only by one party. An offensive attitude by the other, it will be impossible to restrain them very shortly from assuming.
Respectfully, yours,
S.
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Pendleton
Event Date
Sept. 16, 1849
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letters seized by force from post office; no further casualties mentioned.
Event Details
Abolition circulars arrived by mail addressed to the Committee of Vigilance. The Executive Committee demanded them from the Postmaster, who refused; they then entered the office and took the letters by force. This incident highlights ongoing Northern abolitionist efforts against Southern institutions, including concerns over the U.S. presidential election.