University Archives

Title: Colored American - September 18, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer offers commentary on the recent three month extended session of Congress. He tells his readers that while strides are being made in the struggle for equal rights, there are growing tensions between northern and southern alliances in Congress.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: abolitionists; Bank Bill; Bankrupt Bill; Civil rights; equal rights; government; Independent Treasury Act; Land Bill; law; Loan Bill; politics; Pre-emption Bill; Revenue Bill; Whigs

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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