The Hanging Question

Clapp, Henry Jr. "The Hanging Question." New York Saturday Press, November 15, 1859, 2.

Type

newspaper

Genre

commentary

Abstract

This column discusses the debates surrounding the hanging and punishment of John Brown. The column discusses party interests and the status of the execution. The offered commentary offers a stance that appears to be in opposition to capital punishment.

People Mentioned in this Work

Clapp, Henry

The Saturday Press [pages: 2]

In a note before "The Hanging Question," there is a mention of other papers stealing items from the Saturday Press without giving the proper credit. The column offers the Saturday Press's position on the hanging of John Brown (2).

People who Created this Work

Clapp, Henry author