When was it published?

January 30, 1851 in Worcester Daily Spy

Domestic News January 30, 1851

Worcester Daily Spy

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

David, Mr. Briggs, Richard M'allister

Q: What keywords are associated?

Fugitive Slave, Arrest, Return To Master, Harrisburg, Virginia

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

In Harrisburg, PA, a fugitive slave named David, owned by Mr. Briggs of Clark County, Virginia, was arrested yesterday, examined by U.S. Commissioner Richard M'Allister, and quietly returned to his master. David admitted ownership and expressed desire to return to service.

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Another Fugitive Slave Case.—A negro man named David, the property of Mr. Briggs, of Clark county, Virginia, was arrested here yesterday and held for examination by U.S. commissioner Richard M'Allister, Esq. He was quietly handed over to his master to be transported back to his former home. The negro man admitted that he was owned by the parties claiming him. He also expressed himself as being tired of Pennsylvania, and desirous of returning to his master's service.—Harrisburg Daily American, 25th.

What sub-type of article is it?

Slave Related

What keywords are associated?

Fugitive Slave Arrest Return To Master Harrisburg Virginia

What entities or persons were involved?

David Mr. Briggs Richard M'allister

Where did it happen?

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Event Date

Yesterday (Reported 25th)

Key Persons

David Mr. Briggs Richard M'allister

Outcome

handed over to master for transport back to virginia; admitted ownership and desired return.

Event Details

A negro man named David, property of Mr. Briggs of Clark county, Virginia, arrested in Harrisburg yesterday, held for examination by U.S. commissioner Richard M'Allister, Esq., then quietly handed over to his master.