December 1833 Arrest of Prudence and Almira Crandall
Charles C. Burleigh
Genius of Temperance, Philanthropist and People’s Advocate 1833-12-19, v. 4, n.24
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ANOTHER PROSECUTION.—Miss Crandall and her sister were on Saturday last brought before Justice Adams, charged with the old offence of teaching “the base born Africans, unmindful of the highest behest which says, ‘let there be darkness.’” They were found guilty and required to procure bonds for their appearance at the County Court, now in session. No one appearing immediately to give the required bonds, the Court was adjourned until Monday, that they might have time to procure them. We cannot account for this wonderful forbearance on the part of the honorable prosecutors, unless we believe they fear a second imprisonment would bring upon their heads the indignation of the public, as it most certainly would. Whether this dismission of the prisoners was legal or not, we pretend not to decide. But what was the necessity of again arresting Miss C.? The case has been appealed to a higher tribunal, why bring it again to the County Court: Why this persecuting continually with vexatious suits, from which no good can result? Is it done for the purpose of extorting money from her? We only ask for information.—Brooklyn Ct. Unionist
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This is the full version of the oft-reprinted story of the arrest of Prudence and Almira Crandall in early December 1833. This complete text indicates that Burleigh called out the white Canterbury leaders for their endless vaxations of the school.
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