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Foreign News
April 1, 1858
Kenosha Tribune & Telegraph
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Russian serfdom abolition successfully launched, honored by a banquet in Moscow attended by nobility, clergy, and freedmen, elevating millions to social independence and supporting free labor.
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Another Triumph for Free Labor.—The Missouri Democrat, speaking of late foreign intelligence, says the Russian news is cheering. The abolition of serfdom is successfully inaugurated. At Moscow, the ancient capital, a splendid banquet has been held in honor of the emancipation. All the respective orders of nobility, clergy, freedmen, were there represented, and with one voice they united in commendation of the event. Thus the fetters have been stricken off from giant limbs, millions of human beings have been elevated to social independence, and the mightiest empire of the earth has added all the weight of its influence and example to the cause of Free Labor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Russia
Serfdom Abolition
Emancipation
Moscow Banquet
Free Labor
Where did it happen?
Moscow
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Moscow
Outcome
abolition of serfdom successfully inaugurated; millions of serfs elevated to social independence; russia adds influence to free labor cause.
Event Details
The abolition of serfdom in Russia has been successfully started. A splendid banquet was held in Moscow, the ancient capital, honoring the emancipation. Representatives from nobility, clergy, and freedmen attended and unanimously commended the event.