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Editorial
June 13, 1862
Bellows Falls Times
Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial mocking the organization of the 'wet nurse democracy' in Bellows Falls and Rockingham, portraying them as supporters of slavery and secession, with suggestions for mocking insignia and banners.
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Organization.—We understand the wet nurse democracy of Bellows Falls and Rockingham are soon to be organized, preparatory to the grand demonstration which they intend to make in case they can get up a state convention, as was suggested to them last week. In due time each member of the wet nurse party is to have an insignia, indicating to what organization he belongs, and that he is acting as wet nurse to slavery. We would suggest that they also have a banner, to be taken to the state convention, on which might be painted a graphic picture representing their motherly profession. Such a painting would be highly appropriate, and would be a splendid representation of Bellows Falls secession.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Wet Nurse Democracy
Bellows Falls
Rockingham
Secession
Slavery Support
Political Organization
Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Wet Nurse Democracy
Bellows Falls
Rockingham
Wet Nurse Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Pro Slavery Organization In Bellows Falls And Rockingham
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism Of Secessionists Supporting Slavery
Key Figures
Wet Nurse Democracy
Bellows Falls
Rockingham
Wet Nurse Party
Key Arguments
Wet Nurse Democracy Organizing For State Convention
Members To Receive Insignia Indicating Support For Slavery
Suggestion For Banner Depicting Motherly Profession As Wet Nurses To Slavery
Representation Of Bellows Falls Secession