Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that more and more men, women and children escaping slavery are crossing into Canada. He adds that the atmosphere in the entire U.S. is stirring with ideas of abolition and emancipation.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: abolition; anti-slavery; Canada; children; emancipation; fugitives; martyrs; refugees; Underground Railroad; women
People: Dillingham, Mr.; Garrison, William Lloyd; Lovejoy, [Elijah]; Tappan, Lewis; Torry, Mr.
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers