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Domestic News
December 8, 1859
The Penny Press
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A new ultra anti-slavery newspaper titled 'Brown's Crime' has been launched in Painesville, Ohio, by Jno. R. French, formerly of the Painesville Telegraph. The title protests the press labeling John Brown's Harper's Ferry conflict as a crime, decrying his wounding and impending death.
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An Ultra Anti-Slavery Paper.-A new paper, entitled Brown's Crime, has been started at Painesville, Ohio, by Jno. R. French, formerly of the Painesville Telegraph. He accounts for the title by saying: "This is the designation which a large proportion of the press apply to the conflict at Harper's Ferry. We protest against such abuse of language. Is it not enough that the brave veteran who dared to strike for liberty is struck down by the hirelings of slavery, and now lies wounded and helpless in the prison of malignant and cruel foes, doomed to a speedy death?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Slave Related
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Anti Slavery Paper
Browns Crime
Painesville Ohio
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
What entities or persons were involved?
Jno. R. French
Where did it happen?
Painesville, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Painesville, Ohio
Key Persons
Jno. R. French
Outcome
john brown wounded and doomed to a speedy death in prison.
Event Details
A new paper entitled Brown's Crime started by Jno. R. French, protesting the press's designation of the Harper's Ferry conflict as a crime and the treatment of the 'brave veteran' who struck for liberty.