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Domestic News
June 21, 1839
The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A mob in Decatur, Mississippi, set fire to the Real Estate Bank, destroying the building and all books and papers. Nothing was saved, and fears arose of further attacks on the bank's directors amid high excitement.
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Mobocracy.—We find in the Vicksburg Sentinel of the 11th inst. the subjoined postscript :
Last evening, after our form was made up, we received the following highly important intelligence :
Destruction of the Real Estate Bank at Decatur
As our paper went to press, we were informed by a gentleman direct from Decatur, (Ms.) that the Real Estate Bank at that place was set fire to by a mob, and burned, together with all the books and papers. Nothing was saved. He also stated that much excitement prevailed; and it was feared that if the mob was not quelled, they would wreak their vengeance upon the persons and property of the directory.
Last evening, after our form was made up, we received the following highly important intelligence :
Destruction of the Real Estate Bank at Decatur
As our paper went to press, we were informed by a gentleman direct from Decatur, (Ms.) that the Real Estate Bank at that place was set fire to by a mob, and burned, together with all the books and papers. Nothing was saved. He also stated that much excitement prevailed; and it was feared that if the mob was not quelled, they would wreak their vengeance upon the persons and property of the directory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Fire
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Decatur Bank Fire
Mob Destruction
Real Estate Bank
Vicksburg Sentinel
Where did it happen?
Decatur, Ms.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Decatur, Ms.
Event Date
Last Evening
Outcome
bank and all books and papers burned; nothing saved; much excitement prevailed; feared mob would attack persons and property of the directory.
Event Details
The Real Estate Bank at Decatur was set fire to by a mob and burned, together with all the books and papers.