Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
Authenticate issue of the Niles Weekly, Baltimore, July 19, 1834, 16., disbound, VG. From the interior, a 3-1/2 page report “NEW YORK MOBS,” reports at length, the Anti-abolitionist riots of 1834, also known simplistically as the Farren Riots. This detailed report covers 3 days, the two Mayors proclamations and the blow-by-blow of the mob. In very small part, “The excitement nourished by the abolitionists has burst into flame and they now are in danger of being consumed by fires of their own kindling ... a great assemblage made their appearance in the vicinity of Mr. Lewis Tappan’s house .. broke open the door, smashed the windows and threw the furniture in the street ... Five Points: This was a scene of great riot and disturbance; the vengeance of the mob appeared to be directed entirely against blacks; whenever a colored person appeared, it was a signal of combat, fight and riot. ...
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