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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - april 14, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer calls for an "utter overthrow of 'Slave Power'" during this time of social crisis. He comments on the formation of a "League of Freedom" and the timeliness of such an effort. He calls for action; and ends his commentary with, "Then let all the foes of Oppression unite, and, in solid phalanx, march to the battlefield, and whip the enemy."
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer offers commentary on the current U.S. politicial situation. He emphasizes what defines the term "Doughface" that is used to describe northern politicians with southern ideas.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 7, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the recent election of Mr. Caldwell to the New York State Senate.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech denouncing the plans and goals of the American Colonization Society. The speaker believes that the real objective of colonization is not the "professed love for the colored man," or a love for Africa, but to protect the institution of slavery in the U.S.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 334 word document (text and images)