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Title: Colored American - July, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer announces that the idea of apprenticeship as a way to slowly emancipate slaves in the British West Indies has been abandoned. As of August 1st, the slaves of the British West Indies will be completely emancipated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 2, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers his views on the Liberty Party and its current place in politics. He suggests to his readers that the Liberty Party is worth joining.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a political debate regarding the issue of abolitionist views among members of the Liberty Party.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - September 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers commentary on a recent political election. He believes the Union Party is defeated and can no longer continue in its political efforts.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 15, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
In an effort to push for revolutionary change, a new political party called the Know-Nothing Party has formed. The writer comments on the religious aspects of this party and those who oppose it. It seems to be an objectified tension between Catholicism and Protestantism in a political arena.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer gave a brief overview of the Liberty Party convention he attended. The central aim of this organization is the overthrow of the American government to free themselves from tyranny.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: National Reformer - February, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: National Reformer (1838 - 1839)
The writer comments on an editorial from the Mirror of Liberty that suggests that the word "moral" be removed from the tenets of the National Reform Society.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - December 8, 1842
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The editor addresses libelous comments published in the Tocsin of Liberty newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 17, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
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.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - September 22, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses the ideals of the Conservative Party in Canada. He accuses them of conforming to racial prejudice in their efforts to appease the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 23, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer emphasizes the irony of the recent mob violence and anti-slavery protest that took place in Boston, a city founded on liberty and freedom.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer relates the story of a couple whose child was killed while they were escaping slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that the new Michigan Constitution allows Native Americans who are not associated with any specific tribe to vote in any election. The Constitution, however, forbids voting by any person of African descent.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer expresses his opinion about the recent attempt to reinstate the black laws in Ohio.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 5, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer compares and contrasts the meaning of liberty to the French and to the Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that more and more men, women and children escaping slavery are crossing into Canada. He adds that the atmosphere in the entire U.S. is stirring with ideas of abolition and emancipation.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - September 29, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer relates the outcome of a recent debate on slavery versus intemperance.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - January 7, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses the current political situation in the country, focusing mostly on the recent actions of the Republican party. Radical Republicans have just choosen an unlikely presidential candidate. The party no longer seems concerned with issues regarding the rights of people of African heritage.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - May 11, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer urges his readers to prepare for freedom, and the liberty and justice that are long overdue for this down-trodden race.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page