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The Delaware Abolitionist
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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Freedom was proclaimed to slaves in Cayenne on August 10, amid fears of insurrection that proved unfounded; celebrations followed peacefully, and freedmen returned to work with enthusiasm.
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Freedom was proclaimed in Cayenne on the 10th of August. For two months previous to that day the customary fears of insurrection, &c., had been entertained, and military preparations made accordingly. On the morning of emancipation, the whites and blacks were mutually fearful, each expecting to be slaughtered by the other. But after the proclamation of freedom by the Governor, confidence was gradually re-established: the inhabitants crowded the streets—the Te Deum was sung at the church—a thousand negroes marched to the Governor's house to return thanks—a grand dance was held in the suburbs in the evening—no arrests took place—no intoxication—and the freedmen have since returned to their work with renewed ardor.—Salem Observer.
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Cayenne
Event Date
10th Of August
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no violence, arrests, or intoxication occurred; freedmen returned to work with renewed ardor.
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Freedom was proclaimed by the Governor on the 10th of August after two months of fears of insurrection and military preparations. Mutual fears between whites and blacks dissipated post-proclamation, leading to street crowds, Te Deum at church, a march of a thousand negroes to the Governor's house, a grand dance in the suburbs, and peaceful return to work.