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Subtitle: New York Safe.

Title: Colored American - October 2, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer gives an overview of the annual meeting of the New York Anti-Slavery Society held in Utica. The meeting was well received and a great success. Issues addressed were independent political action and "Church action."

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Notes by the Way.

Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - August 25, 1854

Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.

Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)

The writer describes some his experiences in several cities he visited during his speaking tour of New York and Connecticut.

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

Subtitle: The Democracy.

Title: Impartial Citizen - September 26, 1849

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)

The writer discusses the forming of the Democratic Party. He emphasizes the turmoil of the current political environment.

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

Subtitle: African Colonization.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on an article published in another newspaper about the feared fate of slaves if they are emancipated.

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

Subtitle: The Colored Man's Perils.

Title: Weekly Advocate - February 25, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)

An account of the experiences of two recently captured fugitive slaves who wait in prison in New York. A visiting minister spoke with them and recounted their stories to the press.

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

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