Domestic News May 9, 1829

The Delaware Register, Or, Farmers', Manufacturers' & Mechanics' Advocate

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cincinnati Debate, Owen Campbell, Public Challenge, Religious Debate

Q: When was it published?

May 9, 1829 in The Delaware Register, Or, Farmers', Manufacturers' & Mechanics' Advocate

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

A nine-day public debate in Cincinnati, Ohio, between Mr. Owen and Rev. Mr. Campbell, stemming from a challenge, drew daily crowds of 1,200, including visitors; it ended inconclusively, with Owen faring poorly per local reports.

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The debate, at Cincinnati, (Ohio) between Mr. Owen and the Rev. Mr. Campbell, originating in a public challenge, given by one party and accepted by the other, began on Monday, the 13th ult., and lasted nine days; ending, as might have been expected, where it begun. The audience, each day, is said to have comprised twelve hundred persons, many of whom were non-residents of the town, attracted thither by curiosity to hear the debate. According to the Cincinnati Chronicle, Mr. Owen got much the worst of the battle.
Nat. Intel.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Cincinnati Debate Owen Campbell Public Challenge Religious Debate

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Owen Rev. Mr. Campbell

Where did it happen?

Cincinnati, Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Event Date

Monday, The 13th Ult., Lasting Nine Days

Key Persons

Mr. Owen Rev. Mr. Campbell

Outcome

ended inconclusively; mr. owen got much the worst of the battle according to the cincinnati chronicle.

Event Details

The debate originated in a public challenge given by one party and accepted by the other. It began on Monday, the 13th ult., and lasted nine days. The audience each day comprised twelve hundred persons, many non-residents attracted by curiosity.