When was it published?

April 4, 1842 in Vermont Watchman And State Journal

Domestic News April 4, 1842

Vermont Watchman And State Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Mcnutt, Gov. Morehead, Citizen Of Mississippi

Q: What keywords are associated?

Slave Stealing, Mississippi, North Carolina, Gov Mcnutt, Gov Morehead, Legislature Resolutions

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

A controversy between Mississippi and North Carolina involves a Mississippi citizen accused of stealing a slave into North Carolina. Gov. McNutt demanded the accused's delivery, but Gov. Morehead refused, leading to Mississippi Legislature resolutions reprobating the conduct.

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A Case of Slave Stealing is in controversy between Mississippi and North Carolina. A citizen of Mississippi has been accused, on affidavit, of stealing a negro and carrying him into North Carolina. Gov. McNutt made a formal demand on Gov. Morehead for the delivery of the accused, and sent a special messenger to identify him and bring him back. Gov. Morehead refused to deliver him, and the Mississippi Legislature have passed formal resolutions "reprobating" the conduct of the North Carolina Governor.

What sub-type of article is it?

Slave Related Crime Politics

What keywords are associated?

Slave Stealing Mississippi North Carolina Gov Mcnutt Gov Morehead Legislature Resolutions

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Mcnutt Gov. Morehead Citizen Of Mississippi

Where did it happen?

Mississippi And North Carolina

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mississippi And North Carolina

Key Persons

Gov. Mcnutt Gov. Morehead Citizen Of Mississippi

Outcome

gov. morehead refused to deliver the accused; mississippi legislature passed formal resolutions reprobating the conduct of the north carolina governor.

Event Details

A citizen of Mississippi has been accused, on affidavit, of stealing a negro and carrying him into North Carolina. Gov. McNutt made a formal demand on Gov. Morehead for the delivery of the accused, and sent a special messenger to identify him and bring him back. Gov. Morehead refused to deliver him.