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"The following from a Chicago paper indicates the reward which slavery metes out to Methodists unfaithful to her interests. It is from a Platte County, Missouri, Correspondent of the Chicago Press:
I hasten to inform you of another mob in Platte County. The Methodist Church North had an appointment for a quarterly meeting near Farley (Missouri).
The Presiding, Elder, preachers and congregation had assembled and concluded the morning service, and were proceeding, when a mob of about 80 armed men made their appearance. The congregation, it being warm, were seated in the shade in front of the house, and the preachers were inside.
When Dr. Walker led the mob to the door where the Rev. Mr. Morris was preaching, and seized him, Mr. Morris drew his revolver and cocked it, when someone caught his arm and took it from him. The mob then rushed on him, yelling “Hang him!” “Shoot him!”
Some in the congregation interceded for him, and after a long parley, they consented to let him go under a pledge to leave and not preach any more till they gave him permission. The rest of the preachers escaped during the disturbance, and the congregation broke up and dispersed.
The preachers were all armed with revolvers. They are aware of the threats daily made against them. The mob brought tar and feathers and hemp along with them. The excitement is great. Those humble and pious ministers of religion will be driven out, and utter lawlessness prevail."Date(s) of Creation
8/4/1855
