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A Full and Accurate Report of the Trial for Riot: Before the Mayor's Court of Philadelphia, on the 13th of October, 1831, Arising Out of a Protestant ... Parties Were Protestants and Roman Catholics; - Softcover
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Powerful courtroom history from an 1831 riot case, revealing how law and religion collided in Philadelphia.
This nonfiction account compiles testimonies, arguments, and the judge’s charge from a pivotal riot case tied to a Protestant procession and Catholic tension in early 19th‑century Philadelphia. The narrative foregrounds the defendants, the allegations of premeditation, and the court’s attempt to restore peace in a community divided by faith and politics.
Readers gain insight into the legal process of the era, including how indictments were framed, how witnesses were examined, and how verdicts and sentences were delivered in two linked prosecutions. The text presents the rhetoric, social context, and stakes of maintaining civil order in a growing American city.
- Eyewitness testimony and the arc of events on July 12 and the surrounding days
- How the court weighed public safety, religious intolerance, and factionalism
- Examples of prosecutorial strategy, jury instructions, and sentencing
- Historical context showing Protestant and Catholic tensions in early America
Ideal for readers of legal history, Philadelphia history, and 19th‑century social conflict.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the notorious trial between Roman Catholics and Protestants that took place in Philadelphia in 1844 following a violent clash. By drawing upon the trialâs transcript, the author provides a compelling study of the conflict that reveals the climate of religious intolerance that existed in the United States at the time and exposes the deep-seated tensions that divided communities across the country. The author skillfully situates the trial within its historical context, demonstrating its significance in shaping social attitudes and deepening our understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants and marginalized groups during this era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331435389_0
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