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THBBaton Rouge Gazette Extra, 1827 Broadside with Runaway Slave and Slave Auction Advertisements
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LiveSep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
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- Lot Description
Baton Rouge Gazette Extra. Baton Rouge, LA: December 8, 1827. Printed broadside, 17 x 12 in.
Early 19th century newspaper extra providing unique insight into life in the deep south 34 years before the start of the Civil War, containing a number of advertisements for the public auction of slaves, as well as several calls for runaways.
One prominent advertisement lists the names of 24 slaves which will be offered for sale by the Honorable Ch. Tessier. Names include Onesime, Azor, Cojo, Thalie - described as "negro girl, aged 11 years, a creole", and Josephine - described as "negress aged 30 years good domestic, Angel, her daughter aged 9 years, Basile, her son aged 7 years, Julienne, her daughter aged 3 years." With conditions for payment listed at bottom.
The Gazette reports on a number of runaway slaves, detailing the escaped slave's name, physical appearance, and owner. Public notice is also given in reference to George Killian, Senator of St. Helena Parish, who was not going to proceed to pass "an act of emancipation in favor of his negro woman slave named Philis, aged 50 years."
A column headed "New Orleans Price Current" detailing the current price of commodities ranging from "Bale Rope" to "Wine" and large ads promoting the "Louisiana Catholic Church Lottery" and "Public School Lottery" are also featured in the extra.
An interesting footnote occurred in the history of the Baton Rouge Gazette. In 1843, the Gazette's editor, John Hueston, was killed in a shotgun duel with a candidate for Congress, Alcee Labranche, who believed Hueston had insulted him.
Condition
One small hole in top right quadrant. Areas of light spotting. Some wear along perimeter, few chips. Bright and legible.
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