When was it published?

December 18, 1854 in Grant County Herald

Domestic News December 18, 1854

Grant County Herald

Q: What keywords are associated?

Fugitive Slaves, Chicago, Slave Catchers, National Guards, U S Marshal, Pursuit From Missouri

Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin

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What is this article about?

On the evening of the 7th inst., 18 fugitive slaves arrived in Chicago from Missouri, pursued by men from St. Louis. Warrants were issued for their arrest, but the U.S. Marshal's call for military aid with the National Guards caused public excitement, alarming the pursuers who abandoned the effort and returned home.

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On the evening of the 7th inst., 18 fugitive Slaves arrived in Chicago, from Missouri, and were immediately followed by men from St. Louis in pursuit. The following morning warrants were taken out in their arrest and presented to the U. S. Marshal, who was directed to make the arrest at the McCardel House. Having failed to obtain a posse, the Marshal called out the Military Companies. The National Guards came out armed. Their presence caused great excitement, the streets being filled with citizens. The slave-catchers, alarmed by these demonstrations, immediately discontinued proceedings and returned home. The excitement had nearly abated.

What sub-type of article is it?

Slave Related Riot Or Protest

What keywords are associated?

Fugitive Slaves Chicago Slave Catchers National Guards U S Marshal Pursuit From Missouri

What entities or persons were involved?

U. S. Marshal National Guards

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chicago

Event Date

Evening Of The 7th Inst.

Key Persons

U. S. Marshal National Guards

Outcome

the slave-catchers discontinued proceedings and returned home. the excitement had nearly abated.

Event Details

18 fugitive Slaves arrived in Chicago from Missouri and were immediately followed by men from St. Louis in pursuit. The following morning warrants were taken out in their arrest and presented to the U. S. Marshal, who was directed to make the arrest at the McCardel House. Having failed to obtain a posse, the Marshal called out the Military Companies. The National Guards came out armed. Their presence caused great excitement, the streets being filled with citizens. The slave-catchers, alarmed by these demonstrations, immediately discontinued proceedings and returned home.