When was it published?

November 27, 1834 in Virginia Free Press

Domestic News November 27, 1834

Virginia Free Press

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Pedestrian Challenge, Darien Georgia, Savannah Race Course, Black Pedestrian, J C Stevens Offer

Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

A gentleman from Darien, Georgia, proposes a black pedestrian to attempt Mr. J. C. Stevens' New York challenge of walking ten miles in one hour, with the trial on the Savannah race course if Stevens agrees.

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A gentleman of Darien, (Geo.) proposes in the Telegraph of that place, to furnish a pedestrian to take up the offer of Mr. J. C. Stevens, of New York, to give a considerable sum of money to any one "white, red, or black or any intermediate color," who will accomplish ten miles in the hour, provided Mr. S. will consent that the trial be made on the race course near Savannah. "The person selected," says the Telegraph, "is a black man, and though his speed has never been tested to the extent required by Mr. S., the gentleman has little doubt, he will be able to accomplish the task imposed on him."

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Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Pedestrian Challenge Darien Georgia Savannah Race Course Black Pedestrian J C Stevens Offer

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. J. C. Stevens

Where did it happen?

Darien, Geo.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Darien, Geo.

Key Persons

Mr. J. C. Stevens

Event Details

A gentleman of Darien, (Geo.) proposes in the Telegraph of that place, to furnish a pedestrian to take up the offer of Mr. J. C. Stevens, of New York, to give a considerable sum of money to any one "white, red, or black or any intermediate color," who will accomplish ten miles in the hour, provided Mr. S. will consent that the trial be made on the race course near Savannah. "The person selected," says the Telegraph, "is a black man, and though his speed has never been tested to the extent required by Mr. S., the gentleman has little doubt, he will be able to accomplish the task imposed on him."