[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Not quite. Most were 'property disputes' but others more troubling. "...the States of Ohio and Iowa have refused to surrender to justice fugitives charged with murder,...".

Specifically, that referred to two of John Brown's sons, so again it comes down to issues around slavery.

[moehoward]

"Specifically, that referred to two of John Brown's sons, so again it comes down to issues around slavery."

I assumed it did and intended on looking it up. Thanks.

[rockrr]

How could South Carolina legitimately (or with a straight face) claim a refusal (by northern states) to extradite with reference to Brown’s sons? That doesn’t make sense. It would be akin tot eh state of Washington involving itself in the George Zimmerman case. I’m not disputing your suggestion but I wonder if there could be any other case they could have referred to?

Or if it was just a smokescreen.