When was it published?

May 28, 1842 in Richmond Palladium

Domestic News May 28, 1842

Richmond Palladium

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Meigs County, Records Burning, Court Clerks, Arson, Tennessee, Athens Meeting

Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana

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What is this article about?

In Meigs County, Tennessee, unknown villains broke into the Circuit and County Court Clerks' offices on the 5th instant, burning all Circuit Court books and papers. No suspects identified yet. Citizens in Athens held a meeting condemning the act with resolutions.

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More Burning of County Records.—The offices of the Circuit and County Court Clerks of Meigs county (Tennessee) were entered on the 5th inst. by some villain or villains, and all the books and papers belonging to the Circuit Court were burned. We learn from the Watchman that thus far nothing has transpired to throw any light upon the transaction, and that suspicion as yet rests upon no one. The citizens of Athens held a meeting in relation to this disgraceful affair, and adopt resolutions expressive of their indignation at the act.—Knoxville Post.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Meigs County Records Burning Court Clerks Arson Tennessee Athens Meeting

Where did it happen?

Meigs County (Tennessee)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Meigs County (Tennessee)

Event Date

On The 5th Inst.

Outcome

all books and papers belonging to the circuit court were burned; no suspects identified; citizens of athens adopted resolutions expressing indignation.

Event Details

The offices of the Circuit and County Court Clerks were entered by unknown villain or villains who burned all Circuit Court records. Nothing has transpired to identify suspects. Citizens of Athens held a meeting and adopted resolutions condemning the act.