Title: Aliened American - April 9, 1853
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Aliened American (1853 - 1877)
The writer provides commentary on the inaugural speech of President Franklin Pierce. In his address, Pierce offered his thoughts on issues ranging from economic growth, westward expansion, and the continuation of slavery in the Southern states. He carefully refers to slavery as "involuntary servitude," and tells his audience that this is constitutional in the states that allow it.
Description of file(s): four scanned newspaper pages (seven columns)
Speaker or author: Beman, Amos Gerry, 1812-1874
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Speech regarding the principles, goals and value of the New York Committee of Vigilance in its assistance to people of color.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,773 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given in a public meeting which included debate among several abolitionists regarding the current state of abolition and emancipation. Emphasis is placed on the role of government and a comparison is made with the progress of abolition in other countries.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,920 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Overview of brief speech given in celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker was enthusiastic about the future and the potential for total emancipation in the U.S. He praised the efforts of the abolitionists and condemned the idea of colonization.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 203 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Society
Speech against the plans of the American Colonization Society. The speaker expressed his belief that colonization was inspired by the institution of American slavery as a way of solving the issue of slavery without allowing freed slaves to become members of American society.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 3,577 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Speech delivered before the New England Anti-Slavery Convention held in Boston encouraging continued efforts in the work towards the abolition of slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 617 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speaker commented on the comparison Frederick Douglass made between the rescue of William "Jerry" Henry in Syracuse and the case of the fugitive Anthony Burns in Boston.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 204 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper
Speech comparing the fugitive slave rescue experiences in Syracuse with similar rescues in Boston. The speaker stressed that injustices and prejudices are not only prevalent in both cities, but in the entire country.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 754 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Advocate
Brief remarks regarding recent events that the speaker said were encouraging regarding the struggle towards freedom for the slaves.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 133 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard
Speech offered in response to a speech given by abolitionist William Henry Burleigh regarding the contradiction of the moral injustice, yet financial incentive of continuing slavery. Mr. Remond offered his own views on this idea of legal and moral contradiction.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 804 word document (text and images)
Title: Colored American - April 17, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief but vivid description of the funeral in New York City for William Henry Harrison. The writer emphasized the lack of caste distinction in the crowds that gathered to watch the procession, as everyone stood together for this national day of mourning.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Colored American - February 16, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers comments on Henry Clay's recent speech. The writer believes that Henry Clay's perception of slavery is based upon his upbringing and experience with the system of slavery in the south.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Title: Colored American - July 18, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer responds to a letter published in another newspaper objecting to a recent anti-slavery convention. The letter anonymously expressed the view that African American abolitionists should not hold separate conventions; that all abolitionists should work together. This editorial expresses an opposing view.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - May 18, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers an anecdote as an ironic example of Henry Clay's idea that some day the races would merge.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page
Title: Colored American - May 30, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer discusses the recent legal suit involving an African American man who is fined for operating a push cart without a license. Yet because he is African American, the city refused to issue him a license.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - November 10, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor shares articles with his readers indicating the growing unrest between the northern and southern states over the issue of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - November 7, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Although the voting is still in progress in New York, the editor provides the current status of the presidential election results across the country showing Martin Van Buren in the lead.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Colored American - October 3, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reviews the basic political history of the presidential candidates emphasizing each man's position on the issue of slavery. He encourages his readers to vote with the Liberty Party.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Title: Colored American - October 6, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor announces the death of Henry Sipkins, a beloved member of the community.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored Citizen - November 7, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored Citizen (1863 - 18??)
The writer comments on an incident in England where a minister refused to invite his congregation to a lecture on emancipation. The minister aligned with the ideas of Lord Brougham regarding emancipation which seem now to the writer to be in direct contradiction to his earlier views.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Colored Citizen - November 7, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored Citizen (1863 - 18??)
The writer comments on an incident in England where a minister refused to invite his congregation to a lecture on emancipation. The minister aligned with the ideas of Lord Brougham regarding emancipation which seem now to the writer to be in direct contradiction to his earlier views.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Scott, Edward, fl. 1857
Newspaper or publication: Christian News
Speech relating how southern slave owners use religion to encourage slaves to obey their masters. Religion was used as a means to justify cruelty for the slaveholder. The speaker related his own personal story of his life as a slave and his subsequent escape.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 674 word document (text and images)
Title: Elevator - April 14, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments briefly on African Americans who currently hold government positions.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments on an article published in another newspaper regarding the French monarchy. He adds to this his thoughts on the monarchy in England and compares this to the current U. S. federal government.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Elevator - September 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer commends the Anglo African newspaper and its staff, but condemns the paper's practice of running advertisements from men looking for wives.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page