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August 29, 1857
Republican Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
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In a Kentucky court, engravers sued Know-Nothing agents for unpaid seals; defense claimed symbolic 'Sam' was dead, but judge ruled against defendants, awarding $392.50. (Cincinnati Gazette, Aug. 15)
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Sam Sued in Kentucky, and Pleads that he is Dead.
On Friday, a suit was tried in the Circuit Court of Campbell county, Kentucky, Judge Moore presiding, which was brought by Shipley & Brothers, engravers, for seals engraved for the Know-Nothing Grand Council of Kentucky and other Councils of the State, against H. D. Smaly and Major Caldwell, who were agents of the Council in ordering the seals. Ira Root and R. M. Webster appeared for the plaintiffs; and John W. Stevenson (recently elected Democratic member of Congress) for the Know-Nothings.
A large amount of correspondence between the litigants was read, all very affectionate, commencing "Dear Brother," and ending "Yours fraternally."
Mr. Stevenson, counsel for the Know-Nothings, contended that, as Sam was dead, the suit should be brought against the administrator of Sam's estate, and not against the agents. The Court, however, overruled this, and gave judgment against the defendants for $392 50. The original bill was for $350, the balance was interest.—Cincinnati Gazette, August 15.
On Friday, a suit was tried in the Circuit Court of Campbell county, Kentucky, Judge Moore presiding, which was brought by Shipley & Brothers, engravers, for seals engraved for the Know-Nothing Grand Council of Kentucky and other Councils of the State, against H. D. Smaly and Major Caldwell, who were agents of the Council in ordering the seals. Ira Root and R. M. Webster appeared for the plaintiffs; and John W. Stevenson (recently elected Democratic member of Congress) for the Know-Nothings.
A large amount of correspondence between the litigants was read, all very affectionate, commencing "Dear Brother," and ending "Yours fraternally."
Mr. Stevenson, counsel for the Know-Nothings, contended that, as Sam was dead, the suit should be brought against the administrator of Sam's estate, and not against the agents. The Court, however, overruled this, and gave judgment against the defendants for $392 50. The original bill was for $350, the balance was interest.—Cincinnati Gazette, August 15.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Know Nothing Council
Lawsuit
Sam Dead
Kentucky Court
Engravers
What entities or persons were involved?
Shipley & Brothers
H. D. Smaly
Major Caldwell
John W. Stevenson
Ira Root
R. M. Webster
Judge Moore
Where did it happen?
Circuit Court Of Campbell County, Kentucky
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Key Persons
Shipley & Brothers
H. D. Smaly
Major Caldwell
John W. Stevenson
Ira Root
R. M. Webster
Judge Moore
Location
Circuit Court Of Campbell County, Kentucky
Event Date
On Friday, Prior To August 15
Story Details
Engravers Shipley & Brothers sued Know-Nothing agents H. D. Smaly and Major Caldwell for unpaid seals; defense argued suit should be against administrator of Sam's estate as Sam was dead; court overruled and awarded plaintiffs $392.50 including interest.