OBERLIN-WELLINGTON CASE
\ˈə͡ʊbəlˌɪnwˈɛlɪŋtən kˈe͡ɪs], \ˈəʊbəlˌɪnwˈɛlɪŋtən kˈeɪs], \ˈəʊ_b_ə_l_ˌɪ_n_w_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_ŋ_t_ə_n k_ˈeɪ_s]\
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(1858). A negro named John Rice was captured near Wellington, OH., by Kentucky kidnappers. An Oberlin College student gave the alarm, and the kidnappers were pursued by a large crowd, who rescued the negro. For this infraction of the law thirty-seven citizens of Oberlin and Wellington were indicted. During the progress of the case the greatest excitement prevailed over the entire country. No severe penalties were imposed upon the offenders.
By John Franklin Jameson
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