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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 10, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer admonishes the parents among his readers who allow their children to roam the streets without sending them to school or at least directing them to learn a trade.
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The writer urges his readers to send their children to school or to at least encourage them to learn a trade.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 24, 1844
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The writer responds to a dispute regarding a previous article published on the question of "free school."
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 24, 1844
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The writer comments on a quote by John Wesley on liberty and freedom.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 3, 1844
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The writer comments on a recent incident in which an African American man was beaten to death by a gang of white thugs.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - August 14, 1844
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The writer comments on an anti-slavery lecture delivered by Amos Dresser.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - August 21, 1844
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The writer comments on the effects of racial prejudice in current society.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - August 28, 1844
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The writer comments on recent efforts to sway public sentiment towards Colonization as a way to resolve the perceived social issue of what to do with free African Americans.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - August 28, 1844
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The writer tells his readers about a store that is refusing service to African American customers when white customers are there. He advises his readers to avoid shopping at stores that mistreat them. Since African Americans offer income to these establishments, the loss of their business will call attention to this problem.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - December 27, 1843
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The editor calls for a united effort in the fight against oppression of the race. He also asks his readers to send in letters to be published in the newspaper that will aid in this unity of purpose.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 14, 1844
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The writer comments on the state regulations placed on African Americans and those of mixed race.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 21, 1844
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The writer asks those who make excuses for not working for abolition what it will take for them to rally behind this important cause and help to end slavery.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844
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The writer comments on a petition sent by a citizen of Ohio attempting to prevent people of mixed race to vote and/or participate in the school fund.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844
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The writer comments on the restricting laws of Ohio regarding African Americans living in that state.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844
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The writer briefly comments on the recent suicide of Governor Reynolds of Missouri.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 10, 1844
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A convention was held to address the issue of state prisons performing work that mechanics now do (and thus taking jobs). The writer asks if this solidarity of mechanical workers applies to African American mechanics as well.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 10, 1844
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The writer briefly comments on reports of recent activities of members of the Liberty Party.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 17, 1844
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The writer comments on a recent speech delivered by George McDuffie emphasizing the deterioration of life in the southern states. In this, McDuffie seems to pit the economic conditions of the Northern and Southern states against each other.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 3, 1844
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The writer questions the stated policy of stage coach companies that claim to allow African American passengers if their white passengers don't mind. He notes a recent incidence when an African American man was asked to leave the coach when none of the other passengers complained.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 3, 1844
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The writer questions the safety of city residents after a man was beaten to death in his home by another man after a quarrel between the two.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844
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The writer acknowledges the ongoing debate among African American newspaper editors regarding the issue of "common schools."
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844
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The writer comments on a state law that provides for the education of white children only.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844
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The writer comments on the current political debate regarding the annexation of Texas.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 26, 1844
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The writer comments on a recent incident regarding a battle between a slave ship flying American colors and a British vessel. The slave ship had escaped but was soon taken into custody by an American vessel.
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 26, 1844
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Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer responds to a recent edition of the Warsaw Signal newspaper, and the religious unrest taking place among the Mormon population.
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