The Liberator Files

Double Purpose for Garrison’s first trip to England

hseldon — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:47:56 +0000

IMPORTANT MISSION — TO THE FRIENDS OF EMANCIPATION

The Board of Managers of the New England Anti-Slavery Society hereby give notice to the public, that they have appointed William Lloyd Garrison as their Agent, and that he will proceed to England as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made, for the purpose of procuring funds to aid in the establishment of the proposed MANUAL LABOR SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH, and of disseminating in that country the truth in relation to American Slavery, and its ally, the American Colonization Society.

(Liberator, March 9, 1833, pg 3)

Agitation

hseldon — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:52:47 +0000

Agitation – It is by agitation that the air is made refreshing when the sultry heats of summer sicken the delicate and enervate the strong.

It is agitation which preserves large bodies of water from stagnation and putrescence.

It is agitation which brings down the rotten wood of the forest with a crash to the ground.

It is agitation by the same strong breeze which strengthens the stout oak, and gives it a firmer holding on the soil.

It is by agitating subjects connected with public liberty , that the calm of despotism and the succeeding storm of revolution are equally avoided. Let those who are for a public passiveness, quiescence, and unruffled passiveness, quiescence, and unruffled surface, know that the storm which succeeds this is irresistible as the tornado, devastating as the locust, and sudden as the whirlwind — Vindicator.

(Liberator, March 2, 1833 pg. 4)

Prudence Crandall school open to colored ladies

hseldon — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:01:47 +0000

PRUDENCE CRANDALL, Principal of the Canterbury, (Conn.) Female Boarding School Returns her most sincere thanks to those who have patronized her School, and would give information that on the first Monday of April next, her School will be opened for the reception of young Ladies and little Misses of color. The branches taught are as follows: — Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, History, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Drawing and Painting, Music on the Piano, together with the French language.

The terms, including board, washing, and tuition, are $25 per quarter, one half paid in advance. Books and Stationery will be furnished on the most reasonable terms.

(Liberator, March 2, 1833, pg 3)

HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUNG COLORED LADIES AND MISSES

It is with a rush of pleasurable emotions that we insert, in another column, the advertisement of Miss P. Crandall, (a white lady) of Canterbury, Connecticut, for a High School for young colored Ladies and Misses. This is a seasonable auxiliary to the contemplated Manual Labor School for Colored Youth. An interview with Miss C. has satisfied us that she richly deserves the patronage and confidence of the people of color; and we doubt not that they will give her both. The following extract from a letter, received by us from a highly respectable gentleman, contains all that need be said in her favor: (quote not signed)

In making the alteration in her School, Miss C. runs a great risk; but let her manifest inflexible courage and perseverance, and she will be sustained triumphantly. Reproach and persecution may assail her, at the commencement, but they will soon expire. Her terms are very low — the branches which she proposes to teach are various — she has a large and commodious house — and the village of Canterbury is central and pleasant.

(Liberator, March 2, 1833, pg 3)

Colored Female Society in Salem

hseldon — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:47:18 +0000

Ladies’ Department, — The resuscitation of the Society, whose Constitution is given below, is a source of pleasure to us. It was formed in 1818, and consisted of between forty and fifty members; but death and other causes reduced it very low. During its active existence , it was evidently of great advantage to many, if not all, of its members. With our whole heart, we now bid it God-speed. Its objects are highly commendable.

Constitution of Colored Female Religious and Moral Society of Salem. ( Constitution follows)

President –Mrs. Clarissa C. Lawrence Vice President – Mrs. Eleanor Jones Treasurer – Miss Betsey Blanchard Secretary — Mrs. Sally Coleman Visiting Committee – Mrs. Mercy Morris, Mrs. Nancy Randolph

(Liberator, Feb 16, 1833, pg 2)

GARRISON INDEPENDENT SOCIETY

hseldon — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:44:02 +0000

This Society celebrated its first anniversary, Oct. 3, 1832; at which time they listened to an address delivered by Master William Fowler, in which he encouraged them to persevere in the laudable undertaking, and not be discouraged. The thanks of the Society were presented to him for his discourse. The Preamble and Articles of the Constitution are included. Officers of the Society are Enoch L. Stallad, President, Nestor P. Freeman, Vice President, William C. Nell, Secretary, and Mr. Wm. G. Nell, Treasurer Boston, Dec. 25, 1832

(Liberator, Jan 5, 1833, pg 4)

ANNUAL COLLECTION OF TEXTS ON SLAVERY

hseldon — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:49:28 +0000

ANNUAL COLLECTION OF TEXTS ON SLAVERY

Beginning with a quote from Lafayette, there are words from Clarkson, Rev. George Bourne, Wilberforce, John Wesley, for a total Fifty-Two short quotes, many also from papers, and books, for almost two full pages. A veritable treasure chest of comments against slavery.

(Liberator, Dec. 29, 1832, pages 1 & 2)

First Annual Meeting, New England Anti-Slavery Society

hseldon — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:01:59 +0000

TO THE FRIENDS OF JUSTICE AND HUMANITY

The New England Anti-Slavery Society will hold its First Annual Meeting in Boston, on the second Wednesday of January next. A general and hearty invitation to be present is extended to all the friends of Justice and Humanity throughout the country. Addresses are expected on that occasion, from several philanthropic individuals. Arnold Buffum , President Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Secretary, Boston, Dec. 5, 1832

(Liberator, Dec. 15, 1832, pg 3)

Strong English position against Colonization, from James Cropper.

hseldon — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:59:01 +0000

LETTERS FROM ENGLAND The following letter from James Cropper of Liverpool, whose reputation as a merchant and philanthropist is known wherever civilization extends, cannot fail to make a deep and salutary impression in this country, especially upon the minds of the Friends, of whose Society he is a distinguished and influential member. It will be seen that he regards the American Colonization Society as a most unrighteous combination, and gives utterance to his moral displeasure in strong and emphatic terms. We are now encouraged to believe that the deceitful career of Elliott Cresson is near its termination. We hope to see these highly important letters published in other papers. This is ‘A Voice from England,” that should be heard in every corner of our nation.

(Liberator, Dec . 15, 1832, pg 1)

Sarcasm directed at So. Carolina

hseldon — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:55:38 +0000

“ We had rather,” says the South Carolina Nullifiers, “ that our fair State should be the cemetery of freemen than the residence of slaves.” —- Let us see how much rather . The total free population of the State is 267, 784. The slave population is 315,501. Admirable language this for the 267 thousand to utter in the hearing of the 315 thousand. May not the latter say —“ It shall go hard but we will profit by the example.” —-Transcript.

(Liberator, Dec. 8, 1832, p3)

Tribute to Lundy

hseldon — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:23:05 +0000

Benjamin Lundy — This veteran of eleven years’ hard service has commenced a new volume of his Genius of Universal Emancipation: it is a favorable time, therefore, for those who wish to testify their appreciation of his labors of love to subscribe for his work. He has been an instrument of extensive good in this country, and richly merits the appellation of The American Clarkson. It was his spirit that first kindled ours in the holy cause of emancipation.

(Liberator, December 1, 1832, pg 3)