Speaker or author: Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Monthly
Speech delivered before an English audience explaining in general terms the causes and possible outcome of the Civil War. The speaker placed emphasis on the injustice of laws like the Fugitive Slave Law that were being passed in the U.S. just before the war began.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,285 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Sermon delivered during a celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker emphasized the error in moral judgment made by a country that condoned laws like the Fugitive Slave Law. He compared the plight of the slaves in the U.S. with that of slaves in ancient Egypt. He noted that the poor whites were not treated any better than the slaves were regardless of their skin color. The war for freedom was, to the speaker, a holy war for human liberty.
Description of file(s): PDF 15 page, 4,523 word document (text and images)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - December 19, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on the recent session of Congress, noting the dramatic difference since the days before the Emancipation Proclamation. This Congress seems determined to remove all traces of slavery from the country. Radical bills have been introduced, some suggesting amending the Constitution.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 29, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that opposition to the Emancipation Proclamation has failed to sway the president, and that it will go into effect as planned on January 1, 1863.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 7, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on the growing political tension between the North and the South in the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 7, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer praises the U.S. for electing Charles Sumner to the Senate.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 16, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief overview of Charles Sumner's speech, with a comparison of this speech with one delivered by Cassius M. Clay.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech expressing praise for a recent speech given before Congress by Charles Sumner regarding equal school rights for African Americans. The speaker also praised the life and recent death of Reverend Theodore Parker. He emphasized some of Reverend Parker's accomplishments.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 666 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation and honoring those who fought for this glorious event. The speaker acknowledged the contributions of African American heroes of the Civil War, the American Revolution, and the long struggle for emancipation.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 760 word document (text and images)