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| Speaker or Author: | Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832 | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Title: | Enthusiastic Meeting of the Colored Citizens of Boston | | Date Published: | 1859-09-10 | | Notes: | While introducing Henry Highland Garnet, the speaker said he supported the African Civilization Society's efforts in Africa. He praised Mr. Garnet's work towards freedom and dedication to the cause of abolition. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Stewart, Rev. Mr. | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Title: | Meetings of the African Civilization Society | | Date Published: | 1860-03-17 | | Notes: | Speech given in response to Henry Highland Garnet's expression of support of the African Civilization Society. The speaker also supported this effort and emphasized the potential for success that this endeavor offered. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Title: | Meetings of the African Civilization Society | | Date Published: | 1860-03-17 | | Notes: | The speaker supported the goals and motivations of the African Civilization Society. He stressed that the motivation behind the funding of immigration to Africa is to confirm friendly relations with the native people, to purchase land for immigrants, to build schools and churches, to promote lawful commerce, and to encourage the spread of Christianity. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-07-07 | | Notes: | The writer discusses possible uses for the Great Eastern ship that made its maiden voyage to America in June. The ship was originally built to take advantage of the increase in immigration to Australia. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-01-19 | | Notes: | The writer sternly responds to a letter previously published in the newspaper. He defends his affiliation with the African Civilization Society and insists that it is not associated with Colonization in any fashion. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection | | Title: | Proceedings of the National Convention of Colored Men Held in the City of Syracuse, N. Y. | | Date Published: | 1864 | | Notes: | The speaker responded to remarks criticizing the African Civilization Society as being established only as a money making scheme. The speaker stressed that it was a very valuable means to educate African American children and to improve the race in general. |
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