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Title: Colored American - April 19, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer stresses the benefits of civil rights. While they live in a racially restricted society, most African Americans in New York are not taking advantage of the civil rights they do have. He also stresses the benefits of farming and owning land.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Speaker or author: W.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
Overview of a meeting of the Phoenixonian Society including a critique of the presentations of several speakers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - February 4, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editorial offers a quote from another newspaper that basically defines the mission statement of the Weekly Advocate. The writer expressed his appreciation for the welcome and support the Weekly Advocate received from other newspapers in the area.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 28, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The writer warned his readers to pay attention to the negative influence that other newspapers offer. He stressed that the Weekly Advocate offered a true picture of the current social situation to its subscribers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page