Addressed to the Abolitionists of Massachusetts, signed by Francis Jackson, here is a recommendation to abolitionists in relation to the “exercise of political privileges”. Here are pertinent excerpts: “There are…
Category: <span>Abolitionists – Political Action</span>
An item from a “worthy abolitionist in Western New York”: “…. I like the views of The Liberator on political action….. I do not wish to oppose those abolitionists who…
An article signed by James Birney, E. Wright, Jr. and Henry B. Stanton, with a statement opposing the creation of a third political party. It deprecates “the formation of a…
In a long letter to Channing, here Smith says, “…. there are but two courses for abolitionists in the matter of voting. One of these is to refrain from the…
Here is announcement of a Third Party Convention to be held in New York…”we are sorry to state the fact. In order to refresh the memories of those who may…
August 4, 1843 Here is reference to Alvan Stewart’s advice that abolitionists not attend the many conventions which have been publicized. He is “attached” to the Liberty Party, and the…
November 3, 1843 Here is a letter addressed to “Mr. Garrison”, signed only “H”, in which the writer urges abolitionists to vote in the up-coming election in the state. He…
October 15, 1852 Here are some “typos”noted — some samples of the several included in the paper: “Mistake in Spelling – some eulogist of Pierce has pronounced him a war-scared…
September 7, 1855 This article references a pamphlet telling of the proceedings of the Convention, held in Syracuse, in June. It is signed by Tappan, Goodell, Gerrit Smith, S.S. Jocelyn,…
March 14, 1856 A letter from S. Mitchell, Cornville, Maine, addressed to Garrison. “It seems to me the moment we begin to have any faith or trust in political action,…
January 1, 1858 An article from the Worcester Spy calls attention to the composition of the Senate committees. “… the six great leading committees all have chairmen, and a majority…