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Title: Anonymous

Speaker or author: Anonymous

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

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.

Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 2,025 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: A Dangerous Spirit.

Title: Colored American - December 16, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer cautions his readers to keep a watchful eye on the rebellious nature of Canadians who may interfer with the U.S. government. He warns that there are rebels in Canada, as well as in the territory of Texas who will seek to unsettle the Union.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Hayti.

Title: Colored American - February 2, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer gives the reasons he believes that the U.S. should recognize the independence of the government of Haiti before giving that recognition to Texas.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Haiti.

Title: Colored American - November 10, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer urges the U.S. government to recognize Hayti as an independent government and a source of economic trade. He notes the irony of sanctioned trade with Texas (and foreign countries) that is less than the potential economic value of trade with Hayti.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Meeting of Congress.

Title: Colored American - September 2, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his opposition to the proposed annexation of Texas that will be decided at an upcoming session in Congress.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Trial of Mr. John Taylor.

Title: Colored American - September 26, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

Brief report on the trial of a man in England who was found guilty of selling British subjects into slavery in Texas.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Will Justice be Done?

Title: Elevator - June 2, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer asks whether justice will prevail in the punishment of those who took part in the rebellion that led to the Civil War. He tells his readers that the newspaper is currently awaiting the results of the war crimes trials.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Title: Henry Highland Garnet

Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882.

Newspaper or publication: Emancipator

Speech encouraging the continued efforts of the Liberty Party of Massachusetts in their fight for the abolition of slavery. Mr. Garnet expressed that his speech was "...to show future generations the course we pursued in 1842; they will award to us consistency in our conduct, honesty of purpose, and entire devotedness to the cause of holy and impartial freedom."

Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 2,190 word document (text and images)

Title: Henry Higland Garnet

Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882.

Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library

Excerpt from a longer speech first delivered on 1843, modified, and republished in 1848. The speaker called for action among the slaves of the nation through a passionate appeal for liberty and freedom.

Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 3,314 word document (text and images)

Title: Impartial Citizen - August 15, 1849

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)

The writer comments on the current Presidential Administration's foreign and domestic policies.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Whig Anti-Slavery.

Title: Impartial Citizen - March 14, 1849

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)

The writer addresses the question of whether the new territories should be designated slave or free states. He offers commentary on the stand some politicians are taking on this issue.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Judge Jay's Review.

Title: Impartial Citizen - October 24, 1849

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)

The writer comments on Judge Jay's review of the U. S. government's dealings with Mexico.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Martin R. Delany

Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885

Newspaper or publication: North Star

Brief account of a speech regarding the way Church ministers seemed to be encouraging slavery and considering it a "Divine" institution, thus condoning its continuation.

Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 679 word document (text and images)

Title: Martin R. Delany

Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman

Lengthy speech detailing the various ways states were dealing with racial issues. The speaker also touched on issues of colonization and amelioration.

Description of file(s): PDF 19 pages, 4,424 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: The Whole North Abolitionized.

Title: Pacific Appeal - January 16, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer declares that all states have agreed upon the abolition of slavery with the possible exception of Kansas. Senator Lane of Kansas advocates a bill that would set aside a portion of Texas for persons of African descent.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Causes of War.

Title: Pacific Appeal - July 12, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer offers his views on what caused the Civil War.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Texas or Disunion.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on the current political debate regarding the annexation of Texas.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Is not Philadelphia Infamous?

Title: Palladium of Liberty - May 22, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer provides a brief commentary on the various political parties involved in this year's presidential election.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Whig and Democrat.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - September 11, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer briefly comments on the presidential campaign currently underway.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Give honor to whom honor is due.

Title: Palladium of Liberty- May 15, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on letters received from presidential candidates who all opppose the annexation of Texas.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Editorial Correspondence.

Title: Provincial Freeman - June 10, 1854

Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

In a letter to the editor, the writer describes two types of aboltionists: both want freedom for the slave, but one type wants this freedom limited and restricted. There are more of this type than of those working for true human equality. His view of freedom includes human equality and civil rights, and it's this view that he encourages among those who claim to be abolitionists.

Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages

Title: Samuel Ringgold Ward

Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Speech in response to Daniel Webster's support of the fugitive slave bill and his position on slavery. The speaker addressed a meeting of anti-Webster representatives in Boston who were outraged by a recent speech Webster made before the Senate.

Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,377 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: Designs on Cuba.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer discusses the current debate over the acquisition of Cuba from Spain.

Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)

Subtitle: God or Seward--Which?

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 6, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer expresses his ideas on the increasing political tension over the issue of slavery that seems to be stirring the country as the southern states secede from the Union.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: The Irrepressible Conflict.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 3, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer comments on the current social conflict that is contributing to an atmosphere of political discontent and general apprehension throughout the country.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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