Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Speech encouraging "nominally free" African Americans to not give up hope for the abolition of slavery. He urged them to not purchase pro-slavery newspapers and to help themselves overcome the oppression of prejudice. He emphasized that there was a feeling of lethargy and complacency among them that only helped to strengthen the pro-slavery forces.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 484 word document (text and images)
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 8, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer comments that the "voice of the People" was ignored when the Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed. He believes that "renegade" politicians intent on reinforcing a "slave powered" economy are going to do what they want regardless of how their actions affect the people involved.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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
Speaker or author: Campbell, Jabez Pitt (1854-1858)
Newspaper or publication: Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856)
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.
Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 2,254 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Smith, J. B. (John B.), Rev., fl. 1852-1863
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
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.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 319 word document (text and image)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 15, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer provides a brief overview of the outcome of two recent political elections
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - April 21, 1855
Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on a letter regarding Canadian immigration of fugitive slaves written by Mr. Gaines, U.S. politician. He emphasizes the discrepancies in Mr. Gaines' thinking and political rhetoric.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer shares an article published in another newspaper regarding the ongoing debate over annexation of parts of Mexico by the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - October 13, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The author makes a comparison between the authority in the U.S. government of the "slave power," and the similar authority the Canadian government has given to the Roman Catholic Church.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898
Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman
Brief speech expressing opposition to the Fugitive Slave Bill and the governmental "compromises" that were being suggested to avoid complete abolition of slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 271 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal
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.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,307 word document (text and images)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 15, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Drawing from newspaper articles published in several states, the writer provides the current political position on slavery throughout the country.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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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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Title: Weekly Anglo-African- November 12, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer describes the unsettled political atmosphere of the country after John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Overview of a brief speech regarding the current situation in the fight for equal suffrage.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 267 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle
The speaker asked for all present to agree that the government had become a conspiracy against freedom. He read an excerpt from a southern newspaper demonstrating the fear of emancipated slaves that the southern states held, and that they used to continue slavery there. He expressed that recent government legislation was compelling those who were fighting for emancipation to take a more radical approach.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,438 word document (text and images)