U.S. Rebellions: 1786-1858

Delhi, New York

Untitled Between September 24 and October 3, 94 Anti-Renters have been indicted for murder, 148 for other crimes. The county sheriffs of the other Anti-Rent counties are now emboldened to pressure the Anti-Renters. Anti-Renters throughout the Catskills burn or hide their "Indian" disguises and distance themselves from their "Indian" past. New York State's Attorney General prosecutes the indicted Anti-Renters. The trial judge instructs the jury that mere presence in disguise at the scene of the crime makes the accused guilty of murder. The judge answers pleas of "not guilty" with two death sentences after the jury convicts the accused; others receive seven -ear sentences. (Source)

by Jeff Moran