The Fugitive Slave Case
Summary
Charles T. Butler, a fugitive slave from Jefferson County, VA, was arrested near Harrisburg, PA, and taken to Philadelphia where a judge, upon hearing the testimony of witnesses, remanded him to the custody of his owner. A large crowd, mostly composed of blacks, attempted to rescue Butler, but failed.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: April 4th, 1860
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
- African Americans
