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Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer responds to an article published in another newspaper regarding the current debate over the idea of people of African descent immigrating to Canada.
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Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses various political views on immigration, prejudice, and abolitionism currently held in the U.S. He informs his readers that some people who claim to be abolitionists and Emigrationists are actually motivated by a prejudice against those of African descent.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 20, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses the general Canadian views on the immigration of people of African descent. Sentiment is divided into two camps: Emigrationists and Anti-Emigrationists. While these immigrants are arriving from various countries, the concern is mostly centered on those coming across the border from the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page