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September 16, 1863
The Nashville Daily Union
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Hon. S. H. Boyd, newly elected M.C. from Missouri's Springfield District, visits the city. A native anti-slavery advocate, he defeated John S. Phelps by 3000 votes on emancipation and confiscation issues. He reports growing anti-slavery strength in Missouri and urges Tennessee to recognize slavery's end.
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Hon. S. H. Boyd, M. C. elect from the Springfield District in Missouri, was in our city yesterday. Mr. Boyd is a native of this county, and a thorough-going anti-slavery man, having defeated Hon. John S. Phelps 3000 votes, on the issues of Emancipation and Confiscation. He says that the anti-slavery party in Missouri is increasing in strength daily, and that slavery will soon be annihilated in that State. He feels a strong desire that Tennessee should recognize the fact that slavery is destroyed in her borders, just as his adopted State has done.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Anti Slavery
Election
Missouri
Emancipation
Confiscation
Tennessee
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. S. H. Boyd
Hon. John S. Phelps
Where did it happen?
Springfield District In Missouri
Story Details
Key Persons
Hon. S. H. Boyd
Hon. John S. Phelps
Location
Springfield District In Missouri
Story Details
Hon. S. H. Boyd, native of the county and anti-slavery man, defeats Hon. John S. Phelps by 3000 votes in election on emancipation and confiscation issues. He states anti-slavery party increasing in Missouri, slavery soon annihilated there, and desires Tennessee to recognize slavery destroyed.