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Domestic News
October 3, 1861
Holmes County Republican
Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio
What is this article about?
John C. Breckinridge, former U.S. Vice President and presidential candidate, fled from loyal parts of Kentucky, hiding behind a slave in a carriage protected by secessionist Home Guards who had stolen state arms.
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The Flight of Breckinridge.
There is something peculiarly piquant in the particulars of the flight of John C. Breckinridge from the loyal portions of Kentucky. Seeking shelter and concealment behind a despised negro slave, as he sat in a carriage which conveyed him for the present to a place of safety, the only additional protection upon which he appeared to rely at the outset of his journey was such as he supposed would be furnished by a company of Secession "Home Guards," who had recently stolen arms designed and purchased for the defence of the State, with the intention of using them in a savage war against it. What an ignominious position is this for one who lately held the second office in the gift of the American people, and who, a year ago, was a prominent candidate for the Presidency!
There is something peculiarly piquant in the particulars of the flight of John C. Breckinridge from the loyal portions of Kentucky. Seeking shelter and concealment behind a despised negro slave, as he sat in a carriage which conveyed him for the present to a place of safety, the only additional protection upon which he appeared to rely at the outset of his journey was such as he supposed would be furnished by a company of Secession "Home Guards," who had recently stolen arms designed and purchased for the defence of the State, with the intention of using them in a savage war against it. What an ignominious position is this for one who lately held the second office in the gift of the American people, and who, a year ago, was a prominent candidate for the Presidency!
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Breckinridge Flight
Kentucky Secession
Home Guards
Civil War Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
John C. Breckinridge
Where did it happen?
Kentucky
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kentucky
Key Persons
John C. Breckinridge
Outcome
breckinridge fled to a place of safety using a carriage and protection from secessionist home guards.
Event Details
John C. Breckinridge fled from the loyal portions of Kentucky, seeking shelter behind a negro slave in a carriage, relying on protection from Secession Home Guards who had stolen state arms for use against the state.