Speaker or author: Harris, Andrew, of Philadelphia
Newspaper or publication: Emancipator
Speech against the injustices and horrors of slavery given at the annual meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,165 word document (text and images)
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Title: Anglo-African Magazine - January, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860)
The writer stresses the strength and determination of African Americans as they have endured injustices over the history of African slavery and prejudice. He mentions several anecdotal stories to prove his point, and assures his readers that African Americans will not only prevail but continue to outnumber the white population.
Description of file(s): three scanned magazine pages (7 columns)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief accounting of a short speech given at the dedication of Higginson Hall in Salem, Massachusetts. Mr. Remond discussed the issues of liberty, oppression, and civil rights. He told of being forced to ride in an open railroad car on his journey in winter due to racial prejudice.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 766 word document (text and images)
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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)
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Title: Colored American - April 11, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer lists the benefits of the Colored American newspaper, and offers its pledge to continue to serve the African American community.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 26, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his disappointment in the proceedings of the Moral Reform Society's convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 25, 1837
Speaker or author: Cornish, Samuel E. (Samuel Eli), 1795?-1858
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer relates a story of a black British sailor who is arrested in Washington, DC on suspicion that he is a fugitive slave. The law required that a white man step forward to validate his claim that he is a free man or the sailor would be sold into slavery to pay the expense of his arrest.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 22, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses the injustices of prejudice that have been adopted not only by society in general but the Church in particular. He describes the way African Americans are treated when they attempt to attend church services with their white brethren.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - July 6, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer ironically describes Independence Day (July 4th) as a day we celebrate the mockery of freedom and justice in the U.S., a country still renowned for its cruelty, injustice and continued enslavement of a large portion of its population.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882
Newspaper or publication: Belfast Newsletter
Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law and emphasizing its cruelty and potential to contribute to continued prejudice. The speaker emphasized that the Irish who were immigrating to the U.S. by the hundreds could offer tremendous aid in abolishing slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,217 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Johnson, Henry W., abolitionist
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Speech delivered during a celebration of the August 1st emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker stresses the plight of those still enslaved in this country but is encouraged by events that he sees must lead the U.S. to emancipation.
Description of file(s): PDF 24 page, 5,038 word document (text and images)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 26, 1850
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer details some of the provisions of the Fugitive Slave Law. He emphasizes the injustice and potential societal disaster this law can bring about.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: Leeds Mercury
Speech given before the Leeds Anti-Slavery Society in England regarding the inhumanity and cruelty of slavery in the U.S. The speaker discusses how the U.S. is divided into states that allow slavery and those that don't.
Description of file(s): PDF 8 page, 2,750 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: Kelso Chronicle
Speech regarding the injustices of the Fugitive Slave Law. The speaker read a warrant for the return of one fugitive slave that offered a reward of $125 for his safe return or $150 for the return of his "head."
Description of file(s): PDF 8 page, 2,526 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: Christian News
Speech delivered in Edinburgh, Scotland regarding the institution of slavery in the U.S. The speaker emphasized the immorality of slavery from a Christian perspective.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,059 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
The speaker emphasized that the law in South Carolina that authorized "the sale of any Negro or Mulatto found in the state more than 12 days" was being used to sell white people more than fugitive slaves. He noted that any man could be called a mulatto and sold under this law. He urged reform and called for the white public to get involved for their own sake.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,378 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
While introducing Henry Highland Garnet, the speaker said he supported the African Civilization Society's efforts in Africa. He praised Mr. Garnet's work towards freedom and dedication to the cause of abolition.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,273 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech regarding the influence the question of abolition has on decisions being made within the government during the Civil War. The speaker expressed his views about the war and its possible outcome.
Description of file(s): PDF 17 page, 5,123 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Vogelsang, Peter, Lieutenant
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Speech given before the Association for the Political Improvement of the People of Color regarding the political rights and civil liberties denied the people of color.
Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 2,454 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Williams, Ranson G.
Newspaper or publication: Philanthropist
Speech delievered at the first annual meeting of the Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society held at the Richmond Church in Providence Rhode Island addressing issues regarding the slave trade, the separation of slave families, and the relationship between slavery and Christian values.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,557 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: Remond, Sarah Parker, 1826-1887?
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech delivered before an audience in Dublin, Ireland, on the condition of those enslaved in the U.S. The speaker stressed the plight of women living in slavery; and the continued cruelty and injustice suffered by each slave.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 553 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Impassioned speech regarding the injustices of slavery and prejudice. (Includes mp3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 378 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Speech given before the convention of the New York Anti-Slavery Society on the acceptance of their annual report with an emphasis on the tragedies and injustices of slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,529 word document (text and images)
Title: Thomas Pointer
Speaker or author: Pointer, Thomas
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle
Impassioned speech delivered to the citizens of Ohio asking them to stand up and denounce a law that required the return of fugitive slaves who had entered their state. The speaker asked them to go against an inhumane law for humanity's sake.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,013 word document (text and images)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an update on the current status of the fugitive slaves and refugees living in Canada.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages