Title: Colored American - August 26, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his disappointment in the proceedings of the Moral Reform Society's convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - August 26, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer relates an experience from his attendence at the Moral Reform Society convention concerning a discussion on the term "Colored" used as reference to African Americans. A Quaker woman stood and told her audience to emphasis the virtue and morality in their lives and prejudice against race will disappear. She reminded them that "it is virtue that exalts a nation, and merit which makes the man."
Description of file(s): one scanned, one colunned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - July 29, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to join the Moral Reform Society. He believes that the best way to gain social acceptance is for African Americans to present a moral, industrious, and intelligent manner to the general public.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - May 20, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer recommends that the subject of temperance be included in upcoming conventions held by the Methodist Church. He went on to express his beliefs in the benefits of a life devoted to the abstinance of alcoholic drinks.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a recent State Temperance and Moral Reform Society convention he attended. Included is a brief description of his travel experience aboard a steamboat that took him to the convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - September 9, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor replies to a response he received from William Whipper regarding a previous editorial denouncing the Moral Reform Society and the statements made at its recent convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - September 9, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor acknowledges all the letters of protest the newspaper has received regarding his comments on the Moral Reform Convention. Although he understands that a lot of readers disagree with his point of view, he assures them that none of their letters will be published.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets
An address given in response to a resolution before the Moral Reform Society on the benefits of education for freed slaves.
Description of file(s): PDF 15 page, 4,632 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Philanthropist
Speech focusing on the benefits of education for freed slaves.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 443 word document