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Subtitle: Seven Fugitives Captured.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

Brief account of fugitives who escaped from a southern prison and were thwarted in their attempts to reach Canada.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Progress of Liberty.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that more and more men, women and children escaping slavery are crossing into Canada. He adds that the atmosphere in the entire U.S. is stirring with ideas of abolition and emancipation.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Statue Labor.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer asks rhetorically who will put taxpayer money to use keeping the roads in good repair. (This is likely concerning Windsor's need for street repair.)

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Local Matters.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that Windsor's economy is booming.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Refugee's Home.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer praises the work of the Refugees' Home Society in Canada. He also mentions the lack of progress those opposed to this society are making in trying to stop it.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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