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Subtitle: Know Nothingism and Secret Oaths.

Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - February 9, 1855

Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.

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

The writer discusses the political views of a few members of Congress.

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

Subtitle: Senator Seward.

Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - January 26, 1855

Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.

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

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.

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

Subtitle: Sinuosity.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 6, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on Senator Breckenridge's take on Senator Seward's conciliation policy towards slavery.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Doctrine of Limits.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 22, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer ponders the meaning of life in a time of war.

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

Subtitle: Capital States--Labor States.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 14, 1860

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer provides a brief overview of and commentary on William H. Seward's recent speech.

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

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