Title: Pacific Appeal - March 21, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor reminds his readers that since the Testimony Bill has passed and they are now receiving more legal protection, it's important to pay close attention to how their actions effect social perception. He urges them to act according to the standards they've set for themselves in acquiring this hard fought for civil right.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: California; citizenship; Civil rights; government; law; politics; society; Testimony Bill
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers