University Archives

Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer admonishes his readers to keep the Sabbath holy by refraining from "amusements" on this day. He calls special attention to the youth who have been seen "playing ball" on this day. He asks parents to monitor their children's behavior on the Sabbath.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: children; Christianity; morality; religion; society; youth

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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