When was it published?

September 5, 1835 in South Branch Intelligencer

Domestic News September 5, 1835

South Branch Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lynching, Charleston, Tar And Cotton, Stolen Goods, Slaves, Mob

Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

R. W. Carroll, a hairdresser in Charleston, S.C., was seized by a mob on the 21st ult., lashed 20 times, tarred and coated with cotton, paraded through principal streets, and jailed for receiving stolen goods from slaves, despite prior warnings.

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R. W. Carroll, a hair dresser of Charleston S. C. was Lynched on the 21st ult. The mob seized him between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning, gave him 20 lashes, a coat of tar and cotton, from head to foot, then marched through several principal streets and lodged him in jail. The account states that "respectable citizens lent the countenance of their presence," and all was "orderly conducted!" His offence was dealing with, and receiving stolen goods from slaves, against which he had repeatedly been warned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Slave Related

What keywords are associated?

Lynching Charleston Tar And Cotton Stolen Goods Slaves Mob

What entities or persons were involved?

R. W. Carroll

Where did it happen?

Charleston S. C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charleston S. C.

Event Date

21st Ult.

Key Persons

R. W. Carroll

Outcome

20 lashes, coat of tar and cotton from head to foot, marched through principal streets, lodged in jail

Event Details

The mob seized him between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning, gave him 20 lashes, a coat of tar and cotton, from head to foot, then marched through several principal streets and lodged him in jail. Respectable citizens were present, and it was orderly conducted. His offence was dealing with, and receiving stolen goods from slaves, against which he had repeatedly been warned.