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Text of Voorhees' speech continued.
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The Next Legislature
The next legislature will meet on the first Monday next month; the
Vindicator expresses confidence that the legislature will be able to deal with
the Harper's Ferry emergency.
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"Truth"
Botts
Mr.
The Vindicator mocks the correspondent "Truth" from the Richmond News for
having faith in Botts and the Opposition to keep the Union together.
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Wood! Wood!
The Vindicator asks that those who pay their subscriptions in wood haul it
out immediately; it is in desperate need!
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The Ground of Apprehension
Supports Wise's action in Charlestown in the aftermath of Harper's Ferry.
Article says that there is evidence that a plot to rescue Brown is under foot,
and Gov. Wise is right to prepare for such an attempt.
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Extract of a Letter from Lewisburg, Union County, Pa., Nov. 15, 1859
Extract of a letter from Pennsylvania that tells of a plot by the Noble
Sons of Liberty to rescue Brown.
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Extract of a Letter from Enon, Clark County, Ohio
Letter from Ohio warns that out-of-towners are going to try to rescue
Brown.
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Extract of a Letter from New York. Nov. 14, 1859
Letter from New York warns of plans brewing to rescue Brown on the day of
his execution.
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Extract of a Letter from Harrisburg
Extract of a letter from Harrisburg that recounts hearing men on a train
discussing a plot to release Brown.
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Extract of a letter from Columbia, Tenn.
Letter-writer says he received a letter from a Northern friend who says
it's the intent of the abolitionists to rescue Brown.
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The Movement of the Military
Cholston
Major
Wise
Gov.
Waters
Lieut.
Baylor
William S.H.
Staunton was awakened last Saturday night by drums from Military Institute
men preparing to march into Charlestown at Wise's request.
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Mr. Voorhee's [sic] Speech
Voorhees's speech in defense of John Cook was pathetic and moving, and
though Cook is still to be executed, he now seems more human than
animal.
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Trial for Returning a Slave to his Master
Capt. Orlando is being held in Massachusetts for returning a slave to his
master.
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Death by Poison
Bailey
John
Barkeley
Dr.
Donaghe
Dr.
Sterrett
John
Bailey, a volunteer in the Mexican War, died of poison at Sterrett's house;
by whom is unknown.
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Gov. Wise
Wise has announced his determination to have 1000 men present at the
execution of Brown.
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Deceased
Peck
John H.
Peck
Mary
Mary Peck, formerly of this county, has died in Missouri.