Clap-Trap
Summary
Citizen editorial accusing Examiner of publishing "clap-trap" by stating insurrection was justified and loyal men saw that civil and religious liberty throughout the world hangs upon the issue. Citizen argues this is "high-falutin' nonsense", asking why the issue of abolition would affect any country other than our own and there is no religious liberty involved.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Republican Citizen
Publication Date: May 2nd, 1862
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
