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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-06-02 | | Notes: | The editor responds to a comment made about his move to the country from the city of New York that was delivered before a meeting of the anti-slavery society. He notes that some of the information given about his motivations is incorrect. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-06-09 | | Notes: | The editorial appeals to new readers to become subscribers to the newspaper. The writer notes the importance of the newspaper and its benefit to the African American community. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-06-19 | | Notes: | The writer describes the events at a Colonization meeting held in Philadelphia. Although it was supposed to be open to everyone, African Americans were excluded. One African American man who got into the meeting, however, said it was merely a fund raiser and based on the fear of violence if the slaves were set free. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-06-23 | | Notes: | The writer assures white society that African American men have no desire for amalgamation. He suggests instead that the continued system of slavery insures amalgamation more than the freedom of choice in marriage partners among freed African Americans. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-07 | | Notes: | The writer announces that the idea of apprenticeship as a way to slowly emancipate slaves in the British West Indies has been abandoned. As of August 1st, the slaves of the British West Indies will be completely emancipated. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1838-10-06 | | Notes: | The writer urges his readers to be patient in the wait for emancipation. He's encouraged by actions in other countries as they recognize the injustice of slavery and emancipate their slaves. He believes the U.S. will surely follow. Even now, Christians in the northern states are praying for those oppressed in the south. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1839-02-09 | | Notes: | The writer offers his view of the involvement of the Church in continuing the system of slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1839-03-09 | | Notes: | The writer gives a brief overview of a recent abolitionist convention he attended. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1839-07-13 | | Notes: | The writer offers an answer to the question "what have abolitionists done ...?" He emphasizes the sacrifices and dedication to justice that he sees expressed in those who work for the cause of freedom. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Cornish, Samuel E. (Samuel Eli), 1795?-1858 | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1839-10-05 | | Notes: | The writer comments on an exchange between Samuel Cornish and Philip Bell regarding a statement published in the Friend of Man newspaper. The Friend of Man's brief statement was from a representative of the New York Anti-Slavery Society saying they would not support the Colored American newspaper until it changed its political point of view. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-03-21 | | Notes: | Commentary on the work and current status of the anti-slavery movement and the cause of abolition in various states and in other countries. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-05-09 | | Notes: | The writer shares a letter from a former slave who was able to amass a small fortune after release from slavery. This is offered to prove that freed slaves are capable of taking care of themselves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-05-23 | | Notes: | The editor discusses the recent meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society members and their decision to form a new national society. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-06-06 | | Notes: | The writer announces the decisions regarding time and place for the upcoming anti-slavery convention. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-07-18 | | Notes: | The writer responds to a letter published in another newspaper objecting to a recent anti-slavery convention. The letter anonymously expressed the view that African American abolitionists should not hold separate conventions; that all abolitionists should work together. This editorial expresses an opposing view. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-08-08 | | Notes: | The writer reports on a recent anti-slavery convention that welcomed representatives from almost every recognized country. The writer was surprised by how women were received as delegates without deference placed on gender. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-08-08 | | Notes: | Brief announcement of a meeting being formed to discuss the details of an upcoming anti-slavery convention. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-08-15 | | Notes: | Brief report on the status of convention held in Albany, New York. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-08-29 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the upcoming political election. He encourages abolitionists to vote for those who are truly committed to the abolition of slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-09-19 | | Notes: | The writer reports on a political debate regarding the issue of abolitionist views among members of the Liberty Party. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-10-03 | | Notes: | The writer reviews the basic political history of the presidential candidates emphasizing each man's position on the issue of slavery. He encourages his readers to vote with the Liberty Party. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-10-10 | | Notes: | The writer stresses the importance of political action and the exercising of voting rights in the work to abolish slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1840-10-17 | | Notes: | The writer encourages his readers to not vote for Martin Van Buren or any member of the Whig party. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1841-05-08 | | Notes: | Although anti-slavery organizations may not agree on the details of how slavery should be abolished, the writer assures his readers that this movement towards freedom is alive and well. The principles of the abolition movement remain strongly supported despite rumors to the contrary. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1841-05-08 | | Notes: | Brief announcement of upcoming meetings to celebrate the anniversaries of two major anti-slavery societies. (Included is a very brief mention of a meeting of the "liberated Africans," which refers to the Amistad captives.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1841-07-17 | | Notes: | The writer comments on recent conventions being held throughout the country. These convention unite African Americans in the work towards abolition. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1841-09-04 | | Notes: | The writer comments on the recent rejection of a presidential nominee to a government position based on his anti-slavery sentiments. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Date Published: | 1841-10-02 | | Notes: | The writer reports on Joseph John Gurney's visit to France, and gives a general overview of his efforts in the work towrads universal emancipation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844) | | Date Published: | 1844-05-22 | | Notes: | The writer provides a brief commentary on the various political parties involved in this year's presidential election. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844) | | Date Published: | 1844-08-14 | | Notes: | The writer comments on an anti-slavery lecture delivered by Amos Dresser. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844) | | Date Published: | 1844-08-28 | | Notes: | The writer briefly comments on the presidential campaign currently underway. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Date Published: | 1849-03-14 | | Notes: | The writer responds to a letter he received from Henry Bibb. He asks that Mr. Bibb offer more tangible proof of his letter's statements. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Date Published: | 1849-08-15 | | Notes: | The writer comments on the praise given to Henry Clay by Reverend Peabody. The writer disagrees with Reverend Peabody's assertion that Mr. Clay has done "more than all the anti-slavery men of the north united," and instead points to all that Mr. Clay has done to help slavery continue. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Date Published: | 1849-09-26 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the forming of the Democratic Party. He emphasizes the turmoil of the current political environment. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Title: | Respected Readers: | | Date Published: | 1849-10-24 | | Notes: | The writer continues his journaled reporting of his travels through New York and Pennsylvania on a speaking tour. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Date Published: | 1849-11-21 | | Notes: | The writer describes his travels and experiences while on a lecture tour of New York and the surrounding area. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 | | Newspaper: | Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851) | | Title: | Impartial Readers: | | Date Published: | 1850-05-08 | | Notes: | The writer relates his experiences while travel across New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island on a lecture tour. He emphasizes the work being done to abolish slavery, promote reform and ensure voting rights in the places he visits. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-01-15 | | Notes: | The writer comments on remarks made by the president regarding unfavorable bills that have passed into law. The president seems to defend the existence of laws like the Fugitive Slave Law by stressing that the will of the people can repeal it if this is what they want. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-01-15 | | Notes: | The writer provides a list of resolutions passed during a special meeting of the Massachusetts Female Emancipation Committee meeting held in 1850. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-02-26 | | Notes: | The writer reports recent donations of food, clothing, and money to the poor in his area. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-03-26 | | Notes: | After living off charity and donations of food and clothing, the editor tells his readers that the time has come for the fugitive slaves and the poor to begin fending for themselves. He suggests that now they "produce what they consume" and stop living as beggars. The cost of shipping donations of food and clothing would be better spent on education and land. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-04-09 | | Notes: | The writer combines a mention of recent church meetings with a brief overview of the presence of schools in the Chatham area. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-04-23 | | Notes: | The writer emphasizes the irony of the recent mob violence and anti-slavery protest that took place in Boston, a city founded on liberty and freedom. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-05-07 | | Notes: | The writer issues a call for a state anti-slavery convention to be held in Michigan. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-05-21 | | Notes: | The writer comments on ideas for a large Canadian anti-slavery convention. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-05-21 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that racial prejudice knows no limitation. Like a disease, it infects both young and old alike from the top government officials to the respected representatives of Christian churches. It is encouraged and nurtured by laws, parenting, and sermons. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-05-21 | | Notes: | The writer describes the value of a weekly newspaper devoted to the issues surrounding slavery in the U.S. and how these issues are currently affecting Canada. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-06-01 | | Notes: | Brief introduction to William G. Allen, professor at New York Central College. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-06-18 | | Notes: | The writer questions the motivation of abolitionists who will shun the Church and political factions due to their alliance with slavery, yet accept organizations like the Sons of Temperance who have known slave holders among their members. While the Sons of Temperance Society was established with strong moral values, they refuse to allow people of African descent to be members. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-07-02 | | Notes: | The writer calls for ideas and suggestions regarding a convention that would be held in Canada some time in September or October. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-07-16 | | Notes: | The writer provides an overview of a recent anti-slavery convention that took place in Chicago. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-07-30 | | Notes: | The writer provides an overview of the city of Chicago and tells about his visit there. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-08-27 | | Notes: | Brief announcement of an upcoming national convention of women. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-10-22 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that while the term "industrial society in Sandwich" may sound like an institution of higher learning, no school exists in this area. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1851-11-19 | | Notes: | The writer offers his opinion on the value of labor, hard work, and independence. The newspaper will continue to focus on anti-slavery issues and offer its readership a "universal reform paper." |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1852-02-12 | | Notes: | The editor tells his readers that the newspaper has misplaced its list of New England subscription information. He asks that readers pass along a request for subscribers to send their addresses to the newspaper's office in Detroit. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Title: | Maine. | | Date Published: | 1852-07-29 | | Notes: | Beginning with an overview of a recent convention in Maine, the writer briefly summarizes state by state newspaper articles describing the current political position on the issue of slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1852-09-23 | | Notes: | The writer responds to an article regarding a speech by Josiah Henson published in another newspaper. The article complained that Rev. Henson's comments regarding prejudice in the "white Church" were unwarranted. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1852-10-07 | | Notes: | Brief account of two speeches delivered in Detroit on the issue of slavery in the U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1852-10-21 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that more and more men, women and children escaping slavery are crossing into Canada. He adds that the atmosphere in the entire U.S. is stirring with ideas of abolition and emancipation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) | | Date Published: | 1852-11-18 | | Notes: | The editor tells readers that the newspaper has been doing really well since it began and has been very beneficial to its readership. The decision to enlarge the publication and issue it weekly has now been made. To facilitate this, funds, donations, and prepaid subscriptions are requested. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1853-03-24 | | Notes: | The writer describes his journey through the small towns of Ontario. He emphasizes how little racial prejudice he encountered in Canada and how well people of African descent seem to be doing there. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-01-27 | | Notes: | The writer reviews the horrors of slavery in the past from its entry into this country, and the continued cruelties that accompany it in the present. He details slavery's horrible progress to the present day, but offers hope for the future where he sees its demise. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-03-03 | | Notes: | The writer comments on speeches delivered at Fanuiel Hall regarding the Kansas-Nebraska Act that is currently being debated. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-03-10 | | Notes: | The writer alerts his readers to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act by the Senate. He still holds out hope that it will not pass the House of Representatives. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-03-10 | | Notes: | The writer expresses his views regarding a pamphlet of letters that was published with his (and others) alleged statements without their consent. The statements, taken out of context, seem to imply that he and others agree with the views of Emigrationists, and this is not the case. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1854-03-25 | | Notes: | The writer offers commentary on Samuel Ringgold Ward's speaker tour of Great Britain. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1854-03-29 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the conflicting ideologies regarding slavery that exist between the U.S. and Canadian governments. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-04-14 | | Notes: | The writer speaks out against the Kansas-Nebraska Bill currently under consideration. He believes this bill will not become law. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-04-28 | | Notes: | The writer suggests that Stephen A. Douglas in his fight for the passage of the Nebraska Bill is actually helping the fight against slavery by bringing the issue to the public eye. There is now a very pronounced distinction between "the north" and "the south" as the country divides on the issue of slavery in the new territories. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1854-05-27 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the sincerity of those who profess to be Abolitionists. Aligning with the Anti-Slavery movement has become popular but the motivation is not always a concern for freedom for the oppressed. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1854-06-03 | | Notes: | The writer comments on the custom of holding Bazaars which contribute to the support of Canadian anti-slavery movements and newspapers such as the Provincial Freeman. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1854-08-19 | | Notes: | The writer offers his opinions of the views of two anti-slavery lecturers. This is mainly a critique of the opinons of Mr. Dall on the future success of people of African descent living in Canada. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-08-25 | | Notes: | The writer describes some his experiences in several cities he visited during his speaking tour of New York and Connecticut. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1854-12-15 | | Notes: | The writer comments briefly on his visit to Toronto, Canada and the work being done there on behalf of its black citizens. |
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| Speaker or Author: | S. | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1855-01-20 | | Notes: | The writer discusses various political views on immigration, prejudice, and abolitionism currently held in the U.S. He informs his readers that some people who claim to be abolitionists and Emigrationists are actually motivated by a prejudice against those of African descent. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1855-01-26 | | Notes: | The writer presents his views on the political life of Senator Seward. Although he is "much hated" by other politicians and maybe not the best choice to represent African Americans in Congress, he offers the strongest hope for the abolition of slavery at that point. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1855-02-09 | | Notes: | The writer emphasizes that slavery is not just an African American problem, but a problem for humanity. If freedom is valued it is worth fighting for. He notes the history of slavery and the freedom that followed and stresses that this freedom was not won without a fight. He shares a statement made to him by a white abolitionist who said, "Your people, sir, will never be done paying us for our efforts in your behalf." This sentiment, he tells his readers, is reason enough for African Americans to keep fighting on their own behalf. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1855-02-09 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the political views of a few members of Congress. |
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| Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) |
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| Notes: | The writer responds to an editorial published in the Kent Advertiser commenting on the newspaper and its former editor. The writer perceives this as slander and quotes portions that emphasize condescension disguised as respect. |
| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1855-08-29 | | Notes: | The writer comments on a recent meeting to debate the ownership of property held by the Dawn School, and the slanderous remarks made about the school's proprietor. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1856-05-10 | | Notes: | The editor tells his readers that the newspaper will now include the signature (name) of the person publishing articles that express a specific political opinion. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1856-05-10 | | Notes: | The editor explains why the newspaper is including a list of the names of its editors with its publication. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1856-07-05 | | Notes: | The writer gives an account of a recent convention on immigration (Emigrationists). The politics and anti-slavery sentiments of those in Canada and the U.S. are briefly discussed. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | Anti-Slavery Convention at Rochester, New York, February 10th and 11th | | Date Published: | 1857-02-21 | | Notes: | The speaker said that prejudice in New York was just as prevelant as it always had been, that no number of resolutions created in any convention could change this. The speaker called for true reform of the current political system in place in free states with regard to prejudice based on color. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1857-04-18 | | Notes: | The writer responds briefly to a letter the newspaper received from the Refugees Home. The letter indicates the humiliating treatment in the name of charity that C. C. Foote's is providing there. Fugitives arriving in Canada are looking for freedom and equality, not pity and handouts. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1857-05-30 | | Notes: | The writer calls attention to the continued solicitation of charity for fugitive slaves living in Canada. This type of "begging" for help is unwelcomed and unwanted by the people of African descent living in Canada. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Speech of Charles L. Remond | | Date Published: | 1857-06-19 | | Notes: | Speech delivered denouncing the legal decision made by Judge Taney. The speaker encouraged his audience to adopt the motto, "No Union with Slaveholders." He said he would rather see the union divided than to give up the fight for freedom and the cause of human liberty. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Shadd, Isaac D. | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1857-08-08 | | Notes: | The writer tells of his travels on a lecture journey across the U.S. and parts of Canada. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1857-09 | | Notes: | The editor comments on the differences of opinions regarding slavery among the various groups of Baptists. (Portions are illegible) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1857-11 | | Notes: | [Copyright Permission granted August 2007.] The writer provides current news of insurrection activities in the southern states. While slaves are escaping in droves and heading to Canada, the tension and violent atmosphere is offering fertile ground for rumors of civil war. She also provides an update on the current political standing in the U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Anti-Slavery Bugle | | Title: | Report of Speeches and Discussions at the Cleveland Disunion Convention | | Date Published: | 1857-11-28 | | Notes: | The speaker emphasized that he was not in favor of dissolving the union. He was in favor of ending slavery at all costs, however, including revolution. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) | | Date Published: | 1859-01-29 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that the question of "African civilization" is divided among two groups in Canada. One argues that civilizing Africa will put an end to the slave trade once and for all; the other is totally against anything that even sounds like immigration (or Colonization). |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860) | | Date Published: | 1859-11 | | Notes: | Detailed account of the raid on Harper's Ferry by John Brown published originally in the Baltimore American and New York Herald. Included is an interview with John Brown shortly after his capture, and a brief account of his statements before the Grand Jury before his trial. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860) | | Date Published: | 1859-12 | | Notes: | Detailed confession of Nat Turner as he was being held in prison shortly after capture. The editor compares Nat Turner's actions with those of John Brown's. Included is a list of African Americans (both slaves and free) who were charged in the conspiracy. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-04-14 | | Notes: | The writer compares the living conditions of the black and white populations in New York City. He also shares a comparison of the way the local press is reporting these conditions and how this reporting is racially biased. He shares with his readers the current status of the Anglo-African publications, and the daily social pressures endured by the editor and staff. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-05-12 | | Notes: | Detailed account of a libel case brought about by Ellen Wells against William Still. Mr. Still was found guilty, fined $100 and sentenced to ten days in jail (a term later commuted to four days). |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-06-16 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the return of Frederick Douglass as chief editor of his newspaper publication. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-07-14 | | Notes: | The writer provides a brief overview of and commentary on William H. Seward's recent speech. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1860-07-14 | | Notes: | The writer points out the subliminal prejudice in the writings of men such as Victor Hugo and William Goodell. Both men have published work that on the surface seems to convey a stance against prejudice and slavery, but hides a prejudicial racial meaning. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-03-23 | | Notes: | This is the first mention of civil war in the editorials for this newspaper. The writer comments on a letter to the editor of the New York Tribune suggesting that to encourage emancipation, slave holders should be compensated for their slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-05-04 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that some of the states bordering the divided country (between the North and the South) are seeking to act as negotiators to broker a truce in the current conflict. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-05-04 | | Notes: | The writer points out that progress is a cyclical process, not a linear one. In this, progress made through Anti-Slavery agitation is taking the form of political action, of a seemingly quiet revolution that is now coming to the surface in this civil war. He reminds his readers that their actions now shape the future for the entire race. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-09-07 | | Notes: | The writer notices the change taking place within the country regarding the public acceptance of racial prejudice. He points out several examples of this change. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-10-05 | | Notes: | The writer discusses the prevalent racial prejudice in the country. While he believes slavery can be abolished, he views prejudice as something that will always be a part of the U. S. social structure. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-12-21 | | Notes: | The burning of the city of Charleston during the Civil War was claimed by many to be the work of slaves. The writer comments on reports of slave insurrection. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1862-01-18 | | Notes: | The writer questions whether there is such a thing as a "free press" in the U.S. He cites a couple of incidents that seem to imply the contrary. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1862-01-25 | | Notes: | The writer expresses renewed hope that the Civil War will result in the abolition of slavery. He notes various reasons for this feeling. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) | | Date Published: | 1862-10-04 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that since Anti-Slavery agitation began in the early 1800's, legislation has been introduced time and again to attempt to control it. He continues to hope, however, that the end of the war will mean the end of this and a union of all people as Americans regardless of skin color. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) | | Date Published: | 1863-06-27 | | Notes: | Within the short period of time since the Emancipation Proclamation, the country has altered its national focus from an attitude of pro-slavery to an extreme anti-slavery stance. This Independence Day, the African American population will celebrate their own freedom along with the rest of the country. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) | | Date Published: | 1863-08-15 | | Notes: | The writer tells his readers that there is an assortment of writing from all over the world flowing into California that speaks against slavery. No thinker in the world as he sees it views the ideas of the Confederacy as viable. No society can survive within a system of slavery when the entire civilized world speaks against it. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Elevator (1865 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1865-04-07 | | Notes: | The writer gives a review of six local newspapers. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Elevator (1865 - 18??) | | Date Published: | 1865-07-28 | | Notes: | The writer gives a brief update on the current status of the ratification process of the Constitutional amendment against slavery. |
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