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Domestic News
July 25, 1839
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
In St. Louis on the 24th ult., a man falsely accused of horse stealing was discharged by justice McKinney, but the next day was abducted, tied, and severely whipped by supposed prosecutors. Three assailants later arrested and bailed.
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A shameful disregard of law and order was manifested at St. Louis on the 24th ult. in the case of an individual, who was taken by several persons and carried before justice McKinney of St. Louis, on a charge of horse stealing.
He clearly established his innocence, and was discharged, but on the day after his discharge a number of individuals, supposed to be the prosecutors, went to his house, took him out, tied him, and lacerated him with whips most horribly.
We learn by a later St. Louis paper that three of the persons concerned in this nefarious transaction have been arrested, and have given bail to answer for the offence.
He clearly established his innocence, and was discharged, but on the day after his discharge a number of individuals, supposed to be the prosecutors, went to his house, took him out, tied him, and lacerated him with whips most horribly.
We learn by a later St. Louis paper that three of the persons concerned in this nefarious transaction have been arrested, and have given bail to answer for the offence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
St Louis Assault
False Horse Stealing Charge
Mob Whipping
Arrests
What entities or persons were involved?
Justice Mckinney
Where did it happen?
St. Louis
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Louis
Event Date
24th Ult. And Day After
Key Persons
Justice Mckinney
Outcome
lacerated with whips most horribly; three persons arrested and gave bail
Event Details
An individual accused of horse stealing was taken before justice McKinney, proved innocent, and discharged. The next day, supposed prosecutors abducted him from his house, tied him, and whipped him severely. Three involved were later arrested and bailed.