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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

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