Tallapoosa Times [Dadeville, AL], September 6, 1860
In another column will be found an account of the threatened Insurrection in Talladega county, to which we would call the especial attention of our citizens; and while we wholly discountenance mob law in a civilized country we would suggest that our citizens keep a steady lookout for themselves. We would suggest that every slave owner should see that his slaves remain at home during nighttime, and that no other slaves be permitted to visit unless it be under the strict watch of the overseer or owner. Do not repose confidence in a slave because he is yours and you may perchance think him honest. The Reporter offers some good suggestions: — “Keep your slaves at home, and worthless white men off of your premises.—Don’t talk politics in their presence and hearing.” And we would add, don’t let them visit political discussions.