Book/Printed Material A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question
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Image 1 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 1 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question A HISTORY OF THE TRIAL OF CASTNER HANWAY AND OTHERS, FOR TREASON, AT PHILADELPHIA IN NOVEMBER, 1851. WITH AN INTRODUCTION UPON THE HISTORY OF THE SLAVE QUESTION. BY A MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA BAR. LC PHILADELPHIA: URIAH HUNT & SONS, No. 44 NORTH FOURTH STREETS. 1852- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 2 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 2 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question MERRIHEW AND THOMPSON, PRINTERS. In Exchange Peabody Inst. of Balto, June 14 1927 LC- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 3 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 3 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question PREFACE. The following pages contain a short history of the late Christiana Treason Trials. During their progress a phonographic report of all the proceedings was taken and printed, by order of the Court, for the use of the Judges and Counsel employed in the cause. For this a copy right was secured, and proposals issued for publishing it in full. Though more than six…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 4 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 4 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 4 A popular, not a professional view of the subject has been attempted. It is amongst the body of the people that false reports have been spread, and to the people this statement is addressed, in hopes that it may tend to correct the evil. In accordance with the wish of the publishers, a brief introduction has been prefixed, embracing a connected view of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 5 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 5 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question SLAVERY AS A NATIONAL QUESTION. The following brief essay is not intended to be an argumentative discussion of the subject upon which it treats. Discussions of that sort have abounded so much of late years, that there would be much more presumption than wisdom in any attempt to increase the number. But perhaps it may be matter of interest, now that the conflict has…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 6 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 6 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 6 attempted. The purpose is not, we repeat it, to discuss the subject; the author aims not at the dignity of a disputant; he is more than satisfied with the humbler task of supplying materials for those who do,—in hopes that if rage and anger have hitherto filled the place of armorers in our battle-field, history may in future discharge the duty a little…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 7 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 7 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 7 so wide and the facility of rising from it so great, that the constitutional euphemism which is now-a-days so boldly metaphorical, might with every propriety style them “persons held to service or labor;” in others, they were then, as now, a hopelessly degraded class, whose happiness depended entirely on the arbitrary will of their masters. Of course it is not intended to represent…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 8 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 8 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 8 how far Congress and the Constitution were bound to provide for the security of this sort of property. The first of these was rightly regarded at the time, as by far the most important, not only because of the magnitude of the interests directly involved in its decision, but still more so, because of the principles which, though scarcely remembered at present, were…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 9 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 9 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 9 not the other? The negro population was as essentially a producing power and as original an element of wealth as any body of free laborers could be, and therefore as fully entitled to have their interests consulted in the proceedings of a Government instituted for the express purpose of providing for the security of property. But in addition to this, they were entitled…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 10 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 10 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 10 which consists of nothing more than his physical subsistence, and the rag which covers his nakedness.” As a last resort, however, the Carolinas had an argument ready which defied all ingenuity, learning, or statesmanship to answer, and which has so often proved potential in after discussions. “North Carolina would never confederate on any terms that did not rate the black population at least…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 11 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 11 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 11 The object of the South, therefore, was to increase their productive power, to give it as great an influence as possible in the affairs of the country, to leave commerce unfettered, and especially to exempt exports from the payment of duties. That of the North, on the other hand, was to give Congress such large powers in the regulation of commerce, as might…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 12 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 12 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 12 to abolish a trade which, as their lands were already overloaded by this unhappy race, could be of no possible service to them, while to some extent it must deprive them of the ever-extending southern market, into which their surplus, “annually arising and renewing,” might be profitably disgorged. Virginia philanthropy was therefore earnest to put an end to so nefarious a traffic, and…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 13 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 13 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 13 not without bloodshed.” This singular imaginary spectacle of States flying into a variety of shapes, which has rambled through the brains of successive generations, till the genius of the last great compromiser exalted it into the sublime metaphor of erratic planets rushing madly from their spheres, of course settled the question at once, and the slave trade was tolerated till 1808, under the…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 14 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 14 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 14 for or against the clause relating to the restoration of fugitives, except in Virginia and the two Carolinas, where it was enumerated among the victories gained for the South, and spoken of in terms of high approval. Generally, however, it was passed over without the slightest comment. Such, then, were, upon this subject, the materials of controversy bequeathed to posterity by the framers…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 15 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 15 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 15 from Georgia, one of the most indefatigable debaters of his day, and a man of very considerable abilities, attacked Virginia with especial bitterness for her interested and hypocritical philanthropy. But perhaps the most remarkable, as it certainly was the most able speech delivered on the subject, was that of Madison in support of the measure. As his opinions are known to have coincided…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 16 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 16 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 16 now resolved to seize the fortunate occasion, offered by the establishment of a new and vigorous government, to direct, if possible, some of its wholesome energies to the attainment of their great object. The Yearly Meetings of Pennsylvania and Delaware, accordingly united in a petition, praying Congress to abolish the slave trade. The phraseology of the petition was a little ambiguous, making it…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 17 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 17 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 17 point out a single step taken unadvisedly, or a word uttered which the speaker would afterwards have wished to retract. After a long recital, the memorial concluded, by praying “that Congress would promote mercy and justice towards this distressed race; and step to the very verge of the power vested in them, for discouraging every species of traffic in the persons of our…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 18 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 18 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 18 species of property; but that they had the power to prohibit citizens of the United States from supplying foreign countries with slaves, and to forbid foreigners fitting out slave ships in our ports; and finally that they would exercise all the authority they had to promote the views presented by the memorialists. Our limits will not permit us to give even an abstract…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 19 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 19 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 19 There was not, and there could not be, anything original in the views of the third party, except perhaps that their most earnest advocate, Baldwin, came from Georgia. This famous debate, the parent of a countless offspring, resulted in a compromise, recommended as “the most conciliatory, and the best adapted to the present situation of things.” It consisted in carefully striking out of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 20 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 20 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 20 fully avoided. Petitions were occasionally received from Abolition Societies in New York and Pennsylvania, praying Congress to put to some practical use the powers which, by the report entered on the Journal of the House, they had declared themselves possessed of. Some were referred to committees which never reported, others suffered to sleep quietly on the table of the House, and one from…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 21 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 21 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 21 parties of Federalists and Democrats, into which the nation was divided had long before this, become distinctly marked, every question which was broached assumed more and more a political aspect, and as the power of the Federalists hurried to its fall, the tendency grew constantly stronger in both, to make almost any sacrifice or concession, to win over southern votes. Hence the triumphs…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 22 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 22 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 22 Happily for the honor of the country the North was at last aroused from her lethargy, and by a desperate effort obtained a recommitment of the bill even at this latest possible moment; the obnoxious clause was altered into a binding out to service for a term of years in the free States, and the bill came up for final action. What possible…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 23 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 23 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 23 took less and less interest in views which, if openly professed, would rob them of many friends, while candidates for National offices took refuge from such dangerous ground in discreet silence or studied ambiguity. Without spending time, therefore, upon the many less important debates that intervened between this and the year 1819 we may pass at once to the memorable one which in…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 24 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 24 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 24 the terms of the ordinance of '87. The country was thus in a state of perfect repose so far as this question was concerned. All early excitement had died away, a new generation had arisen in Congress, and new intellects were roaming about seeking the material for agitation and display. At this juncture Missouri applied for admission to the Union. A large majority…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 25 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 25 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 25 seeking to extend this curse, to perpetuate this evil, and fasten upon the growing west an Institution that Washington, Madison and Jefferson had denounced as demoralizing and debilitating? On the other side, it was argued that the Ordinance of '87 was never intended by its framers to apply to any other territory than that which was actually in the possession of the United…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 26 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 26 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 26 of every section to express, in the angriest terms, the feelings of their constituents. The Senate had repeatedly negatived the restricting proviso, as it was called, and the House as often insisted upon inserting it. At this juncture, Maine applied for admission as a separate and independent State; and as no possible objection could be urged against her, a bill for the purpose…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 27 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 27 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 27 Union was saved, and the newspapers said that everybody was overjoyed at the happy adjustment. Whether the slaves in Missouri joined in the general jubilee and offered up their thanksgivings for the salvation of the country, does not distinctly appear—possibly, because the slaves of Missouri were not in the habit of expressing their opinions, or offering their worship through the convenient medium of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 28 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 28 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 28 be sufficient to constitute citizenship, the free negro population of every Northern State would be entitled to some privileges in the State of Missouri; and, assuredly, when a party is entitled to exercise certain rights within a given territory, it can never be legal to deprive him of those rights, by forbidding him to enter it. And even if these qualifications are insufficient…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 29 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 29 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 29 were re-echod with equal fury from every village in the country. A settlement grew more and more hopeless; and, at last, a formal plan of secession was agreed upon by a minority of the State. The cry of “ Danger to the Union ” has become so hackneyed of late years, as to be treated with contempt by rational men of all parties;…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 30 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 30 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 30 During the fifteen or twenty years following, the feeling against slavery grew constantly stronger in the Northern States, and gradually assumed a more thoroughly organized character. Anti-Slavery Societies were formed in the latter part of this period; the all-powerful machinery of the press was called in to sustain the movement; public discussions on the subject attracted general attention; and all possible means were…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 31 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 31 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 31 famous Congress of 1850. The men who prepared to meet this swarm of dangers were, probably, superior to any that had ever coped with the question before—veterans in the Cabinet and on the floor—men who had grown grey in watching the Constitution—who had received it in their childhood from its framers, and who had guarded its safety for nearly half a century with…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 32 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 32 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 32 THE TREASON TRIALS. On the 9th of September, A. D. 1851, Mr. Edward Gorsuch, a citizen of Maryland, residing near Baltimore, appeared before Edward D. Ingraham, Esq., U. S. Commisioner for Philadelphia, and asked for warrants under the Act of Congress of the 18th Sept. 1850, for the arrest of four of his slaves whom he had heard were secreted somewhere in Lancaster…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 33 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 33 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 33 Kline then drove on to the Gap. Seeing a person he believed to be Williams following him, he stopped at several taverns along the road to make inquiries about horse thieves. He reached the Gap about 3 A. M., put up the horses and went to bed. At half past four he got up, ate breakfast, and rode to Parksburg, about 45 miles…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 34 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 34 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 34 in such a way that none of the party could recognize him, and his name is not mentioned in any of the proceedings. It is probable that he was employed by Mr. Edward Gorsuch, and one condition of his services might have been that he should be allowed to use every possible means of concealing his face and name from the rest of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 35 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 35 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 35 Mr. Gorsuch thought he recognized as one of his slaves. Kline pursued him with a revolver in his hand, and stumbled over the bars near the house. Some of the company came up before him and found the door open. They entered, and Kline following called for the owner, ordered all to come down, and said he had two warrants for the arrest…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 36 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 36 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 36 heard from. These and many other acts of a similar kind, had so alarmed the neighborhood that the very name of kidnapper was sufficient to create a panic. The blacks feared for their own safety, and the whites knowing their feelings, were apprehensive that any attempt to repeat these outrages would be the cause of bloodshed. Many good citizens were determined to do…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 37 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 37 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 37 thirty or forty; and others maintained, as many as two or three hundred. It is known there were not two hundred colored men to be found within eight miles of Parker's house, nor half that number within four miles, and it would have been almost impossible to get together even thirty at an hour's notice. It is probable there were about twenty-five, all…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 38 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 38 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 38 negroes, caught up with Hanway, and shielding themselves behind his horse, followed him to a run of water near by. Dickinson Gorsuch was with his father near the house. They were both wounded; the father mortally. Dickinson escaped down the lane, where he was met by Kline, who had returned from the woods at the end of the field. Kline rendered him assistance,…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 39 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 39 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 39 and poured upon them a deadly fire, killing Mr. Gorsuch, mortally wounding one of his sons, and badly wounding an officer from Baltimore.” These were given as “leading facts.” The next day's news contained the information that the U. S. Marshal, the U. S. District Attorney, a special Commissioner from Washington city, a company of U. S. Marines, and fifty of the Marshal's…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 40 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 40 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 40 The Governors who, as far as was in his powers had apprized himself of the facts of the case, and had taken the measures which devolved upon him by reason of his office replied immediately. He knew the danger of inflaming the public mind upon a subject which was then exciting the whole Union. The law had prescribed the proper officers to act…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 41 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 41 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 41 mind by any such strange exaggeration. I do not wish our brethren of the Union to think that, in any part of this State, resistance to the law goes undetected or unpunished, or that there exists such a sentiment as treason to the Union and the constitution. The alleged murderers of Mr. Gorsuch, whose crime is deep enough without exaggerating it, have been…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 42 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 42 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 42 PROCLAMATION. In and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I, William F. Johnston, Governor of said Commonwealth, do hereby issue this PROCLAMATION. Whereas, it has been represented to me that a flagrant violation of the public peace has occurred in Lancaster county, involving the murder of Edward Gorsuch, and seriously endangering the lives of other persons; and whereas, it has also…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 43 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 43 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 43 Gorsuch on the morning of the 11th September, 1551,” and warrants were issued for their arrest. As soon us Lewis and Hanway heard of this, they went over to Christiana and surrendered themselves to the authorities. They and the colored men were carried to Lancaster that night, to await a further hearing before Alderman J. Franklin Reigart, of the city of Lancaster. The…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 44 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 44 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 44 Moyamensing. What became of John Clark does not appear. The records of the prison do not show that he was ever there, and the transcript of the Commissioner's dockett does not say he was discharged. On the 18th September, Collister Wilson was lodged in Moyamensing prison. It does not appear by whom he was committed. On Sunday morning (the 14th Sept.) the prisoners…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 45 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 45 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 45 Attorney for the County of Lancaster, John W. Ashmead, Esq., District Attorney of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and R. J. Brent, Esq., Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Maryland, appeared as counsel to sustain the charges against the prisoners. On their behalf appeared the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, George M. Kline, George ford and O. J. Dickey, Esqrs. Twelve…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 46 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 46 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 46 He stated briefly the occurrences at Parker's house on the morning of the 11th September as he had heard them, and that “it was said that the time and manner of these outrages evinced a combined purpose forcibly to resist and make nugatory a constitutional provision; and in confirmation of this, it is added, that for some months past gatherings of people, strangers…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 47 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 47 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 47 to the Marshal to summon 108 Jurors, 12 of whom were to be from Lancaster County, “to try the charges against Elijah Lewis and 37 others who had been committed for treason against the United States growing out of the murderous outrage at Christiana.” He announced that he would move for the arraignment of the prisoners on the following Thursday, and that the…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 48 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 48 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 48 Monday, it appeared by the statements of some of the counsel for the defence that the truant witnesses were more important for the cause of the prisoners than for the prosecution, and they came into court to complain of the escape as prejudicing their clients. The District Attorney undertook to controvert this position, and argued that because these witnesses were receiving $1.25 per…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 49 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 49 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 49 to the United States District Court. The inquiry was accordingly dropped, informally. On the same morning, at the instance of the District Attorney, it was ordered that the bills against the prisoners be certified to the U. S. Circuit Court, and he announced that Castner Hanway would be tried on the following Monday. John Jackson, it was also said, would be tried immediately…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 50 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 50 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 50 chose to be present, some alteration might, perhaps, be made in the programme. The chief Executive of the State he represented, would not permit his officer to be thus rebuffed. Complaint was formally lodged at Washington, the result of which was, that the whole management of the case was altered. The then Secretary of State wished to compromise; and when the District Attorney…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 51 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 51 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 51 If, however, the Governor of Maryland, to whom Mr. Brent's report is made, had taken the trouble to examine the files of the paper in question, he would have found that on the first day of the trial, the reporter says: “Long before the hour arrived for the Court to meet, the seats were occupied by white men, and not a female made…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 52 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 52 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 52 the perseverance and patience of those who “secured their seats by seven o'clock A. M., and waited till ten for the opening of the Court.” Had the “respectable gentleman from Maryland” been out of bed in time, he might have secured a front seat. On Monday, the twenty-fourth of November, the Trial was commenced at eleven o'clock A. M., in the United States…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 53 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 53 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 53 were stationed to prevent the crowd from rushing up, to allow those to pass who had been called thither by duty, and to preserve order below. For the first ten days they were retained on duty, their number being diminished by degrees until public curiosity had subsided. At eleven o'clock, Judges Grier and Kane took their seats, and the Court was opened by…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 54 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 54 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 54 defence would move to quash the array, there would be no opposition on the part of the Government. This was the first intimation given to the public that the jurymen returned were unsatisfactory to the prosecution. There had been rumors that the District Attorney himself intended making a motion to quash, but no official dissatisfaction had been previously known. To such a proposition,…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 55 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 55 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 55 James R. Ludlow, ditto; and in the phonographic report it is stated that “the State of Maryland was represented by Robert J. Brent, James Cooper and R. M. Lee. ” Why such a statement should appear in the only report of the ease printed by authority is totally inexplicable. The government of the United States had no right to admit the State of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 56 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 56 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 56 9. Solomon Newman, Pike county. 10. Jonathan Wainwright, Philadelphia county. 11. Ephraim Fenton, Montgomery county. The 12th, James Cowden, Lancaster county, was called but not sworn at the time. The Court had determined to adjourn over till Friday, Thursday being the day appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania as Thanksgiving day. As the rule of law would have required the jury to remain…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 57 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 57 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 57 were generally read. It created the impression that Hanway was guilty as he stood indicted—no one doubting that witnesses would prove the exact statements made by the cautious District Attorney. When Mr. Ashmead had concluded his remarks, Z. Collins Lee, Esq., the U. S. District Attorney for the District of Maryland, appeared, and was recognized as one of the counsel for the Government.…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 58 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 58 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 58 who had then heard of him for the first time. His evidence is contained in 33 printed pages of the report published under the auspices of the Court,—more than one tenth of the whole work. It is not our purpose to speak of it at length; we have already spoken of the facts as they occurred. The portion of his testimony bearing most…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 59 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 59 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 59 alike.” The supply was probably furnished from the same store, at the same time, and for the same purpose. Instead of being a reproach, it is an honor to our city, that persons were found who were unwilling to permit these creatures to suffer for the want of those comforts which are not furnished at the public expense; and were Mr. Brent better…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 60 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 60 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 60 minor points, until the Court, at the instance of defendant's counsel, stopped the repetition. Alderman Reigart and Wm. Proudfoot, constable of Sadsbury township, testified to the conduct of Hanway and Lewis, when bullied by Kline at the house of Frederick Zerker, where they had surrendered themselves to the officers. The object of this was to show, that their silence was tantamount to a…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 61 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 61 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 61 on the morning of the attempt to arrest; and to the surprise of every one, the case of the United States was announced to be concluded. Seldom do there occur like discrepancies between an opening speech and evidence offered to sustain it. Those observers who, relying upon the loose statements of the public journals, really believed treason had been committed, and, without any…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 62 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 62 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 62 had been told there were “kidnapper's at Parker's house,” that it was this which carried him there; that it was owing to his and Lewis' exertions that more blood was not shed; and that, by throwing himself between the negroes and their pursuers, Hanway had saved the life of Dr. Thomas Peirce. He then stated that he would show by “ample proof the…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 63 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 63 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 63 Jacob Whitson testified that Kline, three days after the riot, came to his father's house in search of Parker, who he said had shot Edward Gorsuch. When the Court sat the next morning, Mr. R. M. Lee, considering himself misrepresented by Mr. Cuyler, in his remarks the day previous, explained the position he occupied in the case. The subject of counsel seemed to…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 64 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 64 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 64 “That would depend on circumstances;” some answered positively “no,” and others so qualified their answers as to show their belief that his testimony should be received cautiously. John Carr, a blacksmith, who lived four or five miles from Parker's, testified that on the night of the 10th of September, between eight and nine o'clock, he followed Harvey Scott (one of the colored men…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 65 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 65 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 65 authority of the officer, he was going away, and only delayed his departure from the ground to use his exertions in preventing bloodshed. The prosecution, in turn, offered rebutting testimony. Mr. G. L. Ashmead, in his opening remarks, offered to sustain the character of Kline, which, it seems, was thought to have been somewhat damaged by the attack made upon it; to prove…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 66 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 66 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 66 Thomas, (attorney,) William Connell, (gas-fitter,) Joseph S. Brewster, (attorney,) E. E. Pettit, (do.) Wm. E. Lehman, (do.,) Dr. Vondersmith, Alderman White, Charles P. Buckingham, Phillip Winnemore, J. C. Smith, George Carter, J. P. Loughead, (attorney,) were called to support Kline's character. Many of them said, they had heard his character called in question, but that they would believe him on his oath. William…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 67 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 67 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 67 same signals were given at that house as at Parker's;” and to show by this that “the motive which actuated Hanway and others was not of a lawful and legal character, but of a treasonable and criminal kind.” The same objections were made as before to Noble's testimony, and the defence again expressed their disapprobation of giving evidence to rebut lawyers' speeches. The…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 68 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 68 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 68 as went there on behalf of the prosecution. Like all liars, when left to himself and his own reflections, he concluded it was best to tell the whole truth, especially when this exculpated him from the difficulty into which his own folly and weakness had plunged him. It had been proved, beyond a doubt, that Scott was not within three miles of Parker's…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 69 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 69 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 69 implies the existence of such a code of morals; but if it exist at all, its influence must be confined to the borders of the State he represented. Dr. Pearce was recalled, to refute the charges of cowardice, which it was said he had, in conversation, made against Kline; and Dickinson Gorsuch, to testify that he saw two of his father's slaves at…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 70 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 70 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 70 so as to swear his friend who was the leader, he being the lieutenant, out of the difficulty, and his friend would come and swear him out in turn.” The alleged case of kidnapping, he said, was committed by a party of imprudent Southerners, who, under the decision of the Supreme Court in Prigg's case, had taken the law in their own hands…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 71 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 71 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 71 Mr. Lewis then began his remarks in behalf of the defence. He deprecated, in strong terms, the whole prosecution, and alleged it had been commenced in a moment of excitement and public phrenzy. Had a little time been allowed for reflection, for inquiry into the facts, to ascertain Castner Hanway's character, this issue would never have been presented to this jury. He suggested…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 72 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 72 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 72 himself abroad at unusual hours, made his descent upon the family of Parker under cover of the night. The whole affair had a kidnapping aspect. The persons that saw this company of armed men surrounding this house of a negro supposed to be free, and held at bay by those within, might well suspect them to be kidnappers.” He reviewed carefully the whole…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 73 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 73 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 73 Law, with an enumeration of the rights and privileges guarantied by its provisions to slaveholders. After this, he spoke of the Union, and the duties of each citizen towards his Government. He then passed to what he called, “the powerful combination of crushing testimony (corroborating Kline in every particular,)” and premised to prove from it that Hanway “did then and there connect himself…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 74 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 74 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 74 from the charge of cruelty towards slaves, and enumerated some of the laws upon the subject. The law of Treason was next considered, and he presented his views at length to the Jury. In conclusion, he repeated that the “State of Maryland did not thirst for innocent blood. She thirsted only for the pure undefiled fountains of Justice. She stood there for her…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 75 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 75 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 75 in the land, and aiming at the change or destruction of the Government. Passing next to the American decisions, he argued, that stripped of the improper phraseology in which some of them had been clothed, they established the same doctrine, and that when this phraseology appeared to cover wider grounds, it had been derived from earlier English cases, which at the time of…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 76 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 76 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 76 drinking and carousing, and blustering about horse thieves, until all the slaves had notice of his coming. Had the Chief Marshal of this Court been sent, instead of this prating villain, all the slaves within reach might have been arrested without loss of blood.” The conclusion of his remarks, was an interesting summary of the laws enacted in the Southern States for the…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 77 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 77 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 77 in the cause, is necessarily very crude and imperfect. No attempt has been made to give anything more than a hasty analysis of those parts of each speech that pertained to the case. His Honor Judge Grief charged the jury, at length, upon the law which should govern them in coming to a verdict. The consideration of the case, he said, had occupied…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 78 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 78 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 78 countenance or encourage the rioters? If so, he was guilty of every act committed by any individual engaged in the riot—whether it amounts to felony or treason. There is no evidence of any previous connexion of the prisoner with this party, before the time the offence was committed; that he counselled, advised, or exhorted the negroes to come together with arms, and resist…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 79 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 79 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 79 the U. S. It is a technical term. It is used in a very old statute of that country whose language is our language, and whose laws form the substratum of our laws. It is scarcely conceivable that the term was not employed by the framers of our Constitution, in the sense which has been affixed to it by those from whom we…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 80 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 80 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 80 1st. For want of any proof of previous conspiracy to make a general and public resistance to any law of the United States. 2d. There is no evidence that any person connected in the transaction, knew there were such acts of Congress, as those which they are charged with conspiring to resist by force and arms, or had any other intention than to…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 81 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 81 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 81 The next day, (Friday Dec. 12th,) after a long conversation, Elijah Lewis and Samuel Williams were admitted to bail in the sum of $2000 each, and several bills against some of the prisoners were nol pros'd, on the motion of the District Attorney. On the following Wednesday, (Dec. 17th,) the Court met again for the purpose of taking some action in reference to…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 82 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 82 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 82 of imbecility, it was resolved to attempt a conviction upon the charge of misdemeanor under the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. So much noise had been made about the grade of crime committed at Christiana, that it was not expedient to permit the matter to leave the U. S. Courts after the verdict of “not guilty” in Hanway's case. Accordingly, Samuel Williams was…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 83 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 83 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 83 of the evidence offered was a repetition of that in Hanway's case. After several postponements on account of the illness of the presiding Judge, the case was resumed on Monday, February 2d. The defence relied upon, was the deficiencies in the evidence for the Government, and the uniform good character of the defendant. After able argument, the case was given to the jury…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 84 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 84 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 84 before the modern facilities for travelling have carried a criminal beyond their reach. Those in authority are often compelled to rely upon the representations of their subordinates, and in this case the rumors which at first started the public and the braggadocio telegraphic dispatches, probably led the higher officers of justice to suppose that the guilty had been secured. The array of soldiery,…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 85 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 85 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 85 merely the result of vain boasting and a desire for notoriety on the part of a few silly men, who had not wit enough to foresee the lamentable consequences of abusing the authority with which they had been imprudently entrusted. Whether the course pursued to gain this end was the most judicious, is somewhat questionable, though it seems to have been sanctioned by…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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Image 86 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question Image 86 of A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question 86 any individual, save to a few of those who were engaged professionally in these cases. There rests somewhere a fearful responsibility. This ill-timed attempt to punish with public hatred and infamy, or with fine and imprisonment, perhaps death, the innocent instead of the guilty, was the result either of a pitiable desire for unenviable notoriety, or of a culpable and unpardonable negligence on…- Contributor: Member of the Philadelphia Bar
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- A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851. With an introduction upon the history of the slave question
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- Philadelphia, U. Hunt & sons, 1852.
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- - Hanway, Castner,--1821-1893--Trials, litigation, etc
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Member Of The Philadelphia Bar. A history of the trial of Castner Hanway and others, for treason, at Philadelphia in November, . With an introduction upon the history of the slave question. Philadelphia, U. Hunt & sons, 1852. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/44019568/>.