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
