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Domestic News
May 30, 1854
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Excitement in Alexandria over Boston riot involving a slave, targeting Senator Sumner and Mr. Giddings. President Pierce orders force to enforce law and secure the slave.
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SLAVE EXCITEMENT IN ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria, May 28—Great excitement exists in Alexandria in regard to the riot in Boston. Popular excitement is especially directed against Senator Sumner and Mr. Giddings, and one or two other members.
President Pierce is determined to have the law enforced with alacrity if not with cheerfulness, and there is reason to believe that he has transmitted orders for sufficient force to sustain the civil power in Boston, and to secure the slave, if given up to his master, at all hazards.
Alexandria, May 28—Great excitement exists in Alexandria in regard to the riot in Boston. Popular excitement is especially directed against Senator Sumner and Mr. Giddings, and one or two other members.
President Pierce is determined to have the law enforced with alacrity if not with cheerfulness, and there is reason to believe that he has transmitted orders for sufficient force to sustain the civil power in Boston, and to secure the slave, if given up to his master, at all hazards.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slave Related
Riot Or Protest
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Slave Excitement
Alexandria
Boston Riot
Sumner
Giddings
Pierce
Fugitive Slave
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Sumner
Mr. Giddings
President Pierce
Where did it happen?
Alexandria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alexandria
Event Date
May 28
Key Persons
Senator Sumner
Mr. Giddings
President Pierce
Event Details
Great excitement in Alexandria regarding the riot in Boston, directed against Senator Sumner, Mr. Giddings, and others. President Pierce determined to enforce the law and has ordered sufficient force to sustain civil power in Boston and secure the slave if returned to his master.