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February 19, 1865
The Nashville Daily Union
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent reports Rev. Dr. Garnet, New York colored preacher, officiated at House chapel service on Sunday, disgusting some racist attendees, though praised for superior ability over some white preachers.
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The Washington correspondent of the N Y. Herald, writing on Sunday last, says:
The Rev. Dr. Garnet, of New York, colored preacher, officiated in the Hall of the House of Representatives to-day much to the disgust of some of those who attend service at the Capitol who believe that a second class Heaven is to be provided for negroes in the other world. It was acknowledged that the worthy Doctor had the advantage in ability and eloquence of some of his white brethren who have officiated there this season.
The Rev. Dr. Garnet, of New York, colored preacher, officiated in the Hall of the House of Representatives to-day much to the disgust of some of those who attend service at the Capitol who believe that a second class Heaven is to be provided for negroes in the other world. It was acknowledged that the worthy Doctor had the advantage in ability and eloquence of some of his white brethren who have officiated there this season.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Colored Preacher
Congressional Service
Racial Prejudice
Eloquent Sermon
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Garnet
Where did it happen?
Hall Of The House Of Representatives, Capitol
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Garnet
Location
Hall Of The House Of Representatives, Capitol
Event Date
Sunday Last
Story Details
The Rev. Dr. Garnet, a colored preacher from New York, officiated in the Hall of the House of Representatives, causing disgust among some attendees who believed in racial segregation even in heaven; he was acknowledged to surpass some white preachers in ability and eloquence.