Speaker or author: Anonymous
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
An anonymous address regarding objections to the goals of the Colonization Society, with an emphasis on the negative impact of moving people from their native country.
Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 2,025 word document (text and images)
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Title: Colored American - December 16, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer cautions his readers to keep a watchful eye on the rebellious nature of Canadians who may interfer with the U.S. government. He warns that there are rebels in Canada, as well as in the territory of Texas who will seek to unsettle the Union.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - February 2, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives the reasons he believes that the U.S. should recognize the independence of the government of Haiti before giving that recognition to Texas.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 10, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges the U.S. government to recognize Hayti as an independent government and a source of economic trade. He notes the irony of sanctioned trade with Texas (and foreign countries) that is less than the potential economic value of trade with Hayti.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 2, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his opposition to the proposed annexation of Texas that will be decided at an upcoming session in Congress.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - September 26, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief report on the trial of a man in England who was found guilty of selling British subjects into slavery in Texas.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - June 2, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer asks whether justice will prevail in the punishment of those who took part in the rebellion that led to the Civil War. He tells his readers that the newspaper is currently awaiting the results of the war crimes trials.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882.
Newspaper or publication: Emancipator
Speech encouraging the continued efforts of the Liberty Party of Massachusetts in their fight for the abolition of slavery. Mr. Garnet expressed that his speech was "...to show future generations the course we pursued in 1842; they will award to us consistency in our conduct, honesty of purpose, and entire devotedness to the cause of holy and impartial freedom."
Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 2,190 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library
Excerpt from a longer speech first delivered on 1843, modified, and republished in 1848. The speaker called for action among the slaves of the nation through a passionate appeal for liberty and freedom.
Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 3,314 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer comments on the current Presidential Administration's foreign and domestic policies.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - March 14, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer addresses the question of whether the new territories should be designated slave or free states. He offers commentary on the stand some politicians are taking on this issue.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 24, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer comments on Judge Jay's review of the U. S. government's dealings with Mexico.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman
Lengthy speech detailing the various ways states were dealing with racial issues. The speaker also touched on issues of colonization and amelioration.
Description of file(s): PDF 19 pages, 4,424 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Brief account of a speech regarding the way Church ministers seemed to be encouraging slavery and considering it a "Divine" institution, thus condoning its continuation.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 679 word document (text and images)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - January 16, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer declares that all states have agreed upon the abolition of slavery with the possible exception of Kansas. Senator Lane of Kansas advocates a bill that would set aside a portion of Texas for persons of African descent.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - July 12, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer offers his views on what caused the Civil War.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer comments on the current political debate regarding the annexation of Texas.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - May 22, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer provides a brief commentary on the various political parties involved in this year's presidential election.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - September 11, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer briefly comments on the presidential campaign currently underway.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Palladium of Liberty- May 15, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer comments on letters received from presidential candidates who all opppose the annexation of Texas.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 10, 1854
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
In a letter to the editor, the writer describes two types of aboltionists: both want freedom for the slave, but one type wants this freedom limited and restricted. There are more of this type than of those working for true human equality. His view of freedom includes human equality and civil rights, and it's this view that he encourages among those who claim to be abolitionists.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech in response to Daniel Webster's support of the fugitive slave bill and his position on slavery. The speaker addressed a meeting of anti-Webster representatives in Boston who were outraged by a recent speech Webster made before the Senate.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,377 word document (text and images)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the current debate over the acquisition of Cuba from Spain.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 3, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the current social conflict that is contributing to an atmosphere of political discontent and general apprehension throughout the country.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Day, William Howard, d. 1900
Newspaper or publication: Douglass' Monthly
Brief speech in which the speaker appealed to his Irish audience for help in the fight for emancipation. He gave an example of the conditions under which the slaves live and blamed the cotton industry for the continuation of slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 352 word document (text and images)