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| Speaker or Author: | Anonymous | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Address, Delivered before a Colored Association in Brooklyn, N. Y. on the evening of the 5th inst. | | Date Published: | 1831-08-27 | | Notes: | An anonymous address regarding objections to the goals of the Colonization Society, with an emphasis on the negative impact of moving people from their native country. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Douglass, H. Ford | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Independence Day. Anti-Slavery Celebration at Framingham. Speech of H. Ford Douglass. | | Date Published: | 1860-07-13 | | Notes: | Speaking in favor of the Stephen A. Douglas candidacy, the speaker emphasized the pro-slavery position of Abraham Lincoln. He noted that even though the Republican party (to which Lincoln belong) was considered the "anti-slavery party," Lincolns actions showed a different perspective. He noted that Lincoln supported the Fugitive Slave Law and expressed that Lincoln was pro-slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Douglass, H. Ford | | Newspaper: | Anti-Slavery Bugle | | Title: | Sunday Morning Session. Speech of H. Ford Douglass | | Date Published: | 1860-10-06 | | Notes: | In this election year, the speaker encouraged continued vigilance in the fight for abolition of slavery. The speaker stressed where each party and each presidential candidate stood on the issue of slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Toronto Globe | | Title: | Mr. Watkins on the American Revolution | | Date Published: | 1861-07-12 | | Notes: | Overview of speech delivered before a Canadian audience explaining various theories on what started the Civil War and what its possible outcome might be. (Speech 24170 is a duplicate of this speech.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Powell, William P. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Meeting of Colored Citizens in New Bedford | | Date Published: | 1861-10-18 | | Notes: | The speaker addressed a recent essay noting that slavery had become morally and ethically understood in the U. S. as "Negro slavery." In this sense, only one form of slavery was "right" and any other form of slavery was considered "wrong." The government could then condone enslaving one segment of humanity and denounce and abhor enslaving any other. If slavery was admissible, he argued, then enslaving white people should be admissible as well. He also addressed the current conception that the slaves were content in their condition. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Speech of John S. Rock, Esq., At the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, Thursday Evening, Jan. 23 | | Date Published: | 1862-02-14 | | Notes: | Speech regarding the influence the question of abolition has on decisions being made within the government during the Civil War. The speaker expressed his views about the war and its possible outcome. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Date Published: | 1862-07-12 | | Notes: | Overview of speech given before a large audience in celebration of the end of slavery in Washington, DC. The speaker was hopeful that this was just the beginning of the end of slavery for the entire U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Pennington, James W. C. | | Newspaper: | Montreal Witness | | Title: | The Colored Race -- Its Relations to the Current Struggle | | Date Published: | 1862-09-06 | | Notes: | Overview of speech addressing the question of what to do with the slaves if they are freed. The speaker offered statistical information on the slave population in the U. S. and the concentration of slaves in various states. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Johnson, Ezra R. | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | The Festival at Apollo Hall | | Date Published: | 1862-09-06 | | Notes: | Speech encouraging patience in the fight for emancipation and emphasizing the speaker's belief that it wouldn't be long before President Lincoln would abolish slavery nationwide. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Catto, William T. | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | New Haven Against Colonization | | Date Published: | 1862-10-18 | | Notes: | Overview of brief speech denouncing the idea of freed slaves colonizing Africa. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Bassett, Ebenezer D., 1833-1908 | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | New Haven Against Colonization | | Date Published: | 1862-10-18 | | Notes: | Brief speech denouncing the goals of the colonization of Africa by the U.S. government. (Includes MP3 audio file) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Jackson, William Andrew, b. 1832 | | Newspaper: | Anti-Slavery Advocate | | Date Published: | 1863-01-01 | | Notes: | Brief overview of speech by the coachman of Jefferson Davis (who had recently escaped and settled in England) describing his experience with slavery. (See duplicate speech 26152.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Smith, J. B. (John B.), Rev., fl. 1852-1863 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Emancipation Day in Boston. Union Progressive Association Meeting at Tremont Temple. | | Date Published: | 1863-01-16 | | Notes: | The speaker emphasized the desire for equal rights for the newly freed slaves. While he admitted to being surprised by the Emancipation Proclamation, he believed it was God's Will and that justice had finally prevailed. He denounced those who agreed with the Crittenden Compromise, and emphasized that the war was not caused by the abolitionists. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Great Emancipation Demonstration | | Date Published: | 1863-01-16 | | Notes: | The speaker read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud to a cheering audience and urged African Americans to join the Union army in the Civil War's continued fighting. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Emancipation Day in Boston. Union Progressive Association Meeting at Tremont Temple. | | Date Published: | 1863-01-16 | | Notes: | Speech given to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker rejoiced and offered thanks to all those who had sacrificed so much for this day. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Emancipation Day in Boston. Union Progressive Association Meeting at Tremont Temple. | | Date Published: | 1863-01-16 | | Notes: | Speech given celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation and honoring those who fought for this glorious event. The speaker acknowledged the contributions of African American heroes of the Civil War, the American Revolution, and the long struggle for emancipation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Sanderson, J. B., d. 1875 | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation of Jan. 1st, 1863, at Platt's Hall | | Date Published: | 1863-01-17 | | Notes: | Enthusiastic speech offered in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker praised Abraham Lincoln and compared him to St. Peter. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation of Jan. 1st, 1863, at Platt's Hall. Oration. Recorded Testimonies Against Slavery | | Date Published: | 1863-01-17 | | Notes: | The speaker included several important quotes against slavery by known and respected people. He then traced the history of slavery in the U.S. and praised Abraham Lincoln for its end. He stressed the future need for progress, education, and patience among the newly freed slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | Speech of Robert Purvis | | Date Published: | 1863-01-24 | | Notes: | Speech given to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation and praise Abraham Lincoln for freeing the slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | Speech of Robert Purvis | | Date Published: | 1863-05-16 | | Notes: | The speaker rejoiced in the recent emancipation of the slaves but stressed that the battle for improving the condition of the formerly enslaved and the prevalent prejudice would offer the Abolitionists continued work. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | New England Anti-Slavery Convention | | Date Published: | 1863-06-05 | | Notes: | Brief speech addressing the fears expressed within the country regarding the emancipation of the slaves. The speaker emphasized that the fear of amalgamation is groundless since it presupposes an "uncommon attraction on the part of the blacks" to the white race and this was not the case. He encouraged his audience to have faith and trust the path to freedom that lay before them. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Speech of John S. Rock, Esq. Delivered at the New England Anti-Slavery Convention, in the Tremont Temple, Friday Evening, May 29. | | Date Published: | 1863-06-12 | | Notes: | The speaker emphasized the economic impact of emancipation on a country that had become rich on the backs of its slaves. He spoke about the continued war and the battle that lay ahead for those who were now free. He encouraged patriotism among newly freed slaves and stressed that they were now fighting for their own country and their own freedom. He also addressed the issues of prejudice and fears of amalgamation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Tasco, Charles | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Enthusiastic War Meeting in Washington | | Date Published: | 1863-06-21 | | Notes: | Brief speech given to encourage African Americans to fight for their country. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Thoughts and Memories. A Discourse, delivered August 6, 1863, in the A. M. E. Church, San Francisco, in commemoration of National Victories. | | Date Published: | 1863-08-15 | | Notes: | Hopeful speech regarding the future of African Americans now that the Emancipation Proclamation has been delivered and the slaves are free. The speaker stressed the sacrifice of those who had fought and died for freedom. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832 | | Newspaper: | Patriot | | Title: | Negro Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1863-09-24 | | Notes: | Speech delivered before an English audience regarding the effects of the Civil War on the English economy. The speaker emphasized that slavery was "perpetual war, and was more cruel and immoral than any." He apologized to the British people for the disruption in cotton importation from the U.S. due to the fighting. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Speech of Rev. J. Sella Martin | | Date Published: | 1863-10-09 | | Notes: | The speaker appealed to the people of Great Britain for their support in the fight for emancipation in the U.S. He explained a bit of what was happening in the U.S. regarding the war, and focused on the issue of slavery and the strides being made by the anti-slavery movements there. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Catto, Octavius V. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College -- Pamphlets | | Title: | Our Alma Mater -- An Address Delivered at the Concert Hall on the Occasion of the Twelfth Annual Commencement of the Institute for Colored Youth, May 10th, 1864. | | Date Published: | 1864 | | Notes: | Lengthy speech on the importance of education and its effects on the political and moral aspects of society. The speaker stressed the historical progress of education in Europe and the U.S. He also emphasized the positive influence the Society of Friends has had on its availability to all U.S. citizens. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection | | Title: | Speeches and Writings of Robert Purvis, Published by the Request of the Afro-American League (pp. 6-11) | | Date Published: | 1864 | | Notes: | The speaker rejoiced in the recent emancipation of the slaves but stressed that the battle for improving the condition of the formerly enslaved and ending the prevelent prejudice would offer the Abolitionists continued work. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Bryant, W. J. O. | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | An Address for the Celebration | | Date Published: | 1864-01-02 | | Notes: | The speaker encouraged continued efforts in the work towards complete abolition. He emphasized that while Abraham Lincoln's proclamation given the year before had set more than 4 million slaves free, that some states were excluded and work needs to continue to abolish slavery completely. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Hall, W. H. (William Henry), fl. 1863-1864 | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Oration Delivered by Wm. H. Hall, January 1st, 1864, on the occasion of the Emancipation Celebration, at Platts Hall, Montgomery Street, San Francisco | | Date Published: | 1864-01-09 | | Notes: | Eloquent speech praising Abraham Lincoln for emancipating the slaves. The speaker stressed that though the history of the U. S. had been fraught with an irrational oppression regarding human freedom, the government is now finally acting reasonably and rationally. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Wilson, John G. | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Oration | | Date Published: | 1864-01-16 | | Notes: | Patriotic speech regarding the bravery and heroism of black Union soldiers. The speaker noted that while he realized the Emancipation Proclamation was of military necessity, he praised Abraham Lincoln for seeing the right action in it. He felt as if it was well earned by the blood and courage of those who had fought and died for freedom. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Street, Thomas H. | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Oration Delivered by Thomas R. Street, in Virginia City, N. T., on the occassion of the Emancipation Proclamation Celebration, January 1st. 1864 | | Date Published: | 1864-01-23 | | Notes: | Speech delivered during a celebration of the first anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker traced the history of slavery from its ancient beginning to the progress made since emancipation. He stressed that it takes both the white and black races of American people working together to make the country great. He encouraged all African Americans to continue to improve themselves to meet the social challenges that lay ahead. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Day, William Howard, d. 1900 | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | Speech of W. Howard Day | | Date Published: | 1864-05-14 | | Notes: | The speaker stressed his belief that the government under the leadership of Abraham Lincoln had failed to provide for the emancipation of the slaves as they had all believed it would. He noted the countries that had freed their slaves over the past decades, and stressed the inhumanity that seemed to rule a country that refused to acknowledge the evil in this continued system. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | New England Anti-Slavery Convention | | Date Published: | 1864-06-03 | | Notes: | The speaker urged caution in celebrating the end of slavery until they were sure it was really over. (Includes MP3 audio file.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Davis, William A., fl. 1862-1864 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | New England Anti-Slavery Convention | | Date Published: | 1864-06-03 | | Notes: | The speaker emphasized that while it seemed as if slavery was coming to an end, the work for civil rights for African Americans was just beginning. (Includes MP3 audio file) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Colored Celebration in Honor of Free Maryland | | Date Published: | 1864-11-25 | | Notes: | Overview of speech delivered in celebration of the emancipation of Maryland. The speaker encouraged his audience to speak well of Union soldiers and President Lincoln. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Day, William Howard, d. 1900 | | Newspaper: | New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection | | Title: | Oration at the Celebration by the Colored People's Educational Monument Association in Memory of Abraham Lincoln, on the Fourth of July, 1865, in the Presidential Grounds, Washington, DC. Oration by William Howard Day, M. A. | | Date Published: | 1865 | | Notes: | Overview of a speech given at the unveiling of monument to Abraham Lincoln who had died in April of that year. The speaker emphasized Lincoln's great achievements but tempered this with a reminder of the legacy the system of slavery had left. He urged continued efforts for social improvements and civil rights as the country recovered from the Civil War. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Hall, W. H. (William Henry), fl. 1863-1864 | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts | | Title: | Proceedings of the California State Convention of Colored Citizens in Sacramento on the 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th of October, 1865 | | Date Published: | 1865 | | Notes: | Although California had entered the Union as a free state, the speaker joined those in the state government in questioning what social and political changes would take place nationally now that the Emancipation Proclamation had been delivered and the war was at an end. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897. | | Newspaper: | Nashville Times and True Union | | Title: | Speech of J. M. Langston of Oberlin, O. on the Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Delivered in the Hall of Representatives January 2D, 1865. | | Date Published: | 1865-01-04 | | Notes: | Speech delivered before a mixed race audience in the House of Representatives. The speaker stressed his hope for a brighter future for the former slaves. He spoke of the injustice suffered by slaves over the years since slavery was first established in the U.S. He paid special attention to the contributions and sacrifices that African Americans had made to the country, and his hope for future racial harmony. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Chrispus Attucks Celebration | | Date Published: | 1865-03-24 | | Notes: | The speaker emphasized that the law in South Carolina that authorized "the sale of any Negro or Mulatto found in the state more than 12 days" was being used to sell white people more than fugitive slaves. He noted that any man could be called a mulatto and sold under this law. He urged reform and called for the white public to get involved for their own sake. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Campbell, Jabez Pitt (1854-1858) | | Newspaper: | Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856) | | Title: | Sermon by Bishop Campbell, "The War and Its Issues." | | Date Published: | 1865-06-03 | | Notes: | Overview of speech tracing the causes of the Civil War and the continuing opportunity for error, injustice, and restricted freedom. The speaker emphasized the role of political action in encouraging the events that led to the Civil War. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Day, William Howard, d. 1900 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | The First of August Celebration | | Date Published: | 1865-08-11 | | Notes: | Speech delivered during a celebration of the anniversary of the August 1st emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker emphasized the potential positive future for African Americans now that the war was over and they were free. The speaker stressed that their future success was up to them now. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 | | Newspaper: | Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856) | | Title: | Rev. H. H. Garnet in Louisville, Kentucky | | Date Published: | 1865-09-30 | | Notes: | Brief overview of speech given to eulogize Abraham Lincoln and collect money to benefit the church. |
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