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Habeas Corpus

Summary

A confrontation took place between A.J. Tabler, who owns a store at Jones Cross Roads and who is a member of the State Central Committee of the Union Party, and Henry Mongan, a former Union soldier. An argument ensued between the two over the rights of the Negro, with Mongan against Negro equality. A fight ensued, and Tabler was arrested for assaulting Mongan with intent to kill.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: May 29th, 1867

Page/Column: 3B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Politics
  • African Americans
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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