January 7, 1832
A long article, by the above title, ends on the second page, with these words: “What Must Be Done? … There are three modes in which slavery can be overthrown: by physical force on the part of the free states, by the same force on the part of the slaves — and by an enlightened and benevolent public opinion. The first two modes all discard as revolting and disastrous — the last is our chosen alternative. We must therefore organize a National Anti-Slavery Society, which shall concentrate the moral energies of the nation. Auxiliaries must be formed in every State. Every town and village must have an association. The people everywhere want light on this subject — nothing but light. Their hearts are all right –(we mean those in the free states particularly) — their heads are all wrong.”
September 14, 1833
The Liberator :—-EXTRA.
Two page almost entirely devoted to the formation of and constitution of the Boston Young Men’s Anti-Slavery Association —– an interesting by-line says: “That which is wrong in the abstract can never be right in practice. — Patience with the men, but not patience with the principles.”
December 14, 1833
Declaration of the National Anti-Slavery Convention with signatures , Dec 4, 1833, in Philadelphia
August 23, 1834
Notice of opening of New England Anti-Slavery Society, at 46 Washington St., Boston
Sept 13, 1834
Notice of and constitution of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society
January 2, 1836
Includes a notice of the dissolution of the Copartnership of Knapp & Garrison, “by mutual consent”.
With an introduction to the new volume, Garrison recites some the history of abolition, then proudly announces that the Colonization Society is struggling with dissolution, then goes on to recount successes: “Look, now, at that powerful association, the American AntiSlavery Society! Look at seven flourishing state Societies! Look a five hundred auxiliary societies, and see them multiplying daily! Look at the flood of our publications sweeping through the land, and carrying joy, and hope, and life, and fertility wherever they go! See how many presses have espoused our cause! ——- And the stream of sympathy still roles on – its impetus is increasing – and it must ere long sweep away the pollutions of slavery!……” Goes on to ascribe all glory and honor for the coming victory, to God.
Jan 16, 1836
Here is a call for an Antislavery Convention in Rhode Island, with a long list of more than two columns of names who are signers, showing wide activity by towns in the state.
March 5, 1836
In a letter from Brooklyn, Ct, Feb 10, 1836, written to Mr. Oliver Johnson, Garrison indicates that he cannot attend the meeting of the Vermont Anti Slavery Society, and goes on to commend the people of Vermont for their early abolition of slavery in the state, and then says:
“Henceforth when the American oppressor attempts to convince us that the slaves are his property, by pointing us to the color of their skin and texture of their hair, by showing us how large a sum he had paid for their bodies and their souls, by proving that they were bequeathed to him by some defunct predecessor, we will kindle at the insult, and tell him that nothing will satisfy us but A BILL OF SALE FROM THE ALMIGHTY!”
May 14, 1836
A full two-page insert, A Liberator Extra, is A CALL TO THE NEW-ENGLAND ANTI-SLAVERY CONVENTION, to be held at 46 Washington Street, May 14, listing names from all New England states, by towns.
It includes a “P.S. Many more names were received, but not in time to be published; more than a hundred from the town of Weymouth, Mass.” (over 3000 names)
May 28, 1836
This issue includes an account of the Convention of the NEASS
