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Subtitle: The Young Lady Fugitive.

Title: Colored American - December 25, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer shares the story of a young girl's flight from slavery to freedom.

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

Subtitle: The Fugitive Slave Law Pronounced Unconstitutional.

Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854

Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.

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

The writer shares with his readers a recent decision made by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The judge decided that the Fugitive Slave Law was unconstitutional since it deprived a person of his liberty without "due process of the law."

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

Subtitle: The Fugitive Slave Law.

Title: Impartial Citizen - October 26, 1850

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)

The writer details some of the provisions of the Fugitive Slave Law. He emphasizes the injustice and potential societal disaster this law can bring about.

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

Subtitle: The Voice from Egypt.

Title: Pacific Appeal - Februrary 7, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on a Democratic meeting held in Illinois to denounce the war and the Emancipation Proclamation.

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

Subtitle: Insurrections, Underground Railroad, Republican Victory, Fugitive Slave Case.

Title: Provincial Freeman - November, 1857

Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

[Copyright Permission granted August 2007.] The writer provides current news of insurrection activities in the southern states. While slaves are escaping in droves and heading to Canada, the tension and violent atmosphere is offering fertile ground for rumors of civil war. She also provides an update on the current political standing in the U.S.

Description of file(s): seven scanned, handwritten pages

Subtitle: Voice of the Fugitive, and Canadian Independent.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor emphasizes that even though the newspaper supports Col. John Prince in his political endeavors, it is not advocating one particular political party over another.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: To the friends of the Voice of the Fugitive.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor bids farewell to another year of publication, and asks his readers to please send in their subscriptions so that the newspaper may continue next year.

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

Subtitle: Another Fugitive Returned.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer briefly announces the status of two recently captured fugitive slaves.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: A Warning Voice To the Fugitives from Slavery Who are Yet Tarrying in the United States.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 12, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer urges fugitives who may still be lingering in the U.S. to continue on to Canada. He tells them that there is no safe place for them in the U.S.

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

Subtitle: To the Friends of the Fugitive.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 12, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor tells his readers that the newspaper has misplaced its list of New England subscription information. He asks that readers pass along a request for subscribers to send their addresses to the newspaper's office in Detroit.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: To The Anti-Slavery Public; But Especially Those Who Intend to Aid Us in the Support of the Voice of the Fugitive.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer encourages his readers to send in their subscription money and continue supporting the newspaper.

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

Subtitle: Aid for the Fugitive Slaves.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor tells his readers about the charity pouring into their area from the U.S. Boxes of old clothes and blankets are being distributed among the poor and fugitive slaves in their area.

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

Subtitle: Aid for the Voice of the Fugitive.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 1, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer asks his readers for their financial support in order to keep the newspaper in publication. He stresses the value and importance of the Voice of the Fugitive to all people of African descent.

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

Subtitle: Shall the Voice of the Fugitive be Published Weekly.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The response to the editorial question as to whether the newspaper should be published weekly is a resounding "YES!" The editor then encourages his readers to keep up with their subscription payments and donations to help make this happen.

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

Subtitle: Arrest and Escape of Fugitive Slaves.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 17, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer relates the story of two fugitive slaves being held in Detroit who escaped to Canada across the Detroit River.

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

Subtitle: Voluntary Contributions to the Voice.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 18, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

Brief thank you note to recent contributors to the newspaper.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Shall the Voice of the Fugitive be Published Weekly.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 21, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer describes the value of a weekly newspaper devoted to the issues surrounding slavery in the U.S. and how these issues are currently affecting Canada.

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

Subtitle: Homes for the Fugitive Slaves in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 7, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer urges those who would aid the fugitives in Canada to send money to finance the purchase of land. He encourages his readers to stand united in their efforts to stay in Canada and build a life for themselves there.

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

Subtitle: Voice of the Anti-Slavery Society of Toronto.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 18, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer calls his readers attentions to an article appearing in another page of the newspaper which is particularly representative of anti-slavery sentiments in Canada.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: An appeal for the Voice of the Fugitive.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 18, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor tells readers that the newspaper has been doing really well since it began and has been very beneficial to its readership. The decision to enlarge the publication and issue it weekly has now been made. To facilitate this, funds, donations, and prepaid subscriptions are requested.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page

Subtitle: Another Fugitive Remanded Back to Slavery.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 22, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer briefly relates the capture of a fugitive slave living in Busti, New York.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Shall the Prayers of Petitioners Be Heard Upon Local Matters, When There is But One Voice Upon the Subject?

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - September 23, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on the recent debate in the city of Windsor on the proposed railroad line construction along the banks of the Detroit River.

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

Subtitle: Fugitive Slave Law Ripening.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - September 24, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer briefly relates the experience of a man accused of being a fugitive slave.

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

Subtitle: Cuffee and the Fugitive.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 20, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer responds to a column published in another newspaper making light of the escape of two fugitive slaves who were almost caught as they crossed into Canada. He appreciates the wit but notes that it doesn't belong with this article. This event is no laughing matter.

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

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