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Editorial
June 29, 1865
Dodgeville Chronicle
Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Editorial from The Wisconsin Capitol argues that hanging rebel leaders is the only effective way to pacify the rebellion, emphasizing continued executions until rebels submit to government authority.
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The Wisconsin Capitol says the best way to pacify the rebels is to hang their leaders. Yes, hang them—nothing else will do. And keep hanging them. If they grumble and threaten, hang more of them, and keep hanging them until no rebel will dare to risk his neck by pleading for the life of another. Hang them till all they ask is to be let alone. Hang them till they feel, through all their bones, that the Government is a fearful power which cannot be defied with impunity, and they will be pacified. And they never will be pacified till that is done.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Crime Or Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Rebel Pacification
Hanging Leaders
Government Authority
Suppression Of Rebellion
What entities or persons were involved?
The Wisconsin Capitol
Rebels
Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Pacifying Rebels Through Execution Of Leaders
Stance / Tone
Strongly Advocating Harsh Capital Punishment
Key Figures
The Wisconsin Capitol
Rebels
Government
Key Arguments
Hanging Rebel Leaders Is The Best Way To Pacify Them
Continue Hanging Until No More Resistance
Rebels Must Fear The Government's Power To Ensure Submission