Irish, Hugh C., 1832-1862 Paterson Daily Guardian [Vol. VI, no. 905 (19 October 1859)]

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GLC#
GLC08827
Type
Newspapers
Date
19 October 1859
Author/Creator
Irish, Hugh C., 1832-1862
Title
Paterson Daily Guardian [Vol. VI, no. 905 (19 October 1859)]
Place Written
Paterson, New Jersey
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 55 cm, Width: 39.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Attempting to clarify news of the raid on Harpers Ferry. States the previous days news was unclear as to the specifics of the events, and gives new details available. John Brown, "the hero of numberless border skirmishes in Kansas," attacked Harpers Ferry as revenge against Pro-Slavery forces. His band comprised twelve white men and a "considerable number of negroes" who had been "pressed into service." Written two days after the end of the Harpers Ferry Raid.

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