September 26, 1862 After the text of the Proclamation there are “Remarks”. “Though we believe that this Proclamation is not all that the exigency of the times and the consequent…
Category: <span>Emancipation Proclamation</span>
September 26, 1862 The editor poses the choices for Abolitionists in response to the draft and the war. “Already, some Abolitionists have joined the ranks as volunteers, feeling that, in…
October 3, 1862 ‘The Chicago delegation, recently with the President, presented to him a memorial in favor of national emancipation, adopted by Christians of all denominations, at a meeting held…
October 10, 1862 This is a report of a “great meeting”, held at Faneuil Hall, at which Charles Sumner speaks eloquently. Resolutions are passed, expressing satisfaction and support in light…
October 10, 1862 A note from Wm. H. Johnson, New Bedford, tells of a speech in Fairhaven, at which Wm. A. Jackson, former coachman ( now escaped fugitive), of Jefferson…
January 2, 1863 “Glory, Hallelujah” The text of the Proclamation is included, followed by an account of “the grand demonstration in this city, yesterday, at Tremont Temple, …probably the only…
January 9, 1863 This is an address by Wendell Phillips, “on Sunday morning, to one of the grandest audiences ever congregated together in this or any other city.”
January 9, 1863 The call to the thirtieth annual meeting, includes reference to the Proclamation. “…however effectual may be the President’s Emancipation Proclamation in breaking the chains of the bondmen…
January 16, 1863 Under the Refuge of Oppression column, from the New Hampshire Patriot, this article begins: “The greatest crime ever committed by a Chief Magistrate of a free people…
January 16, 1863 This is an account of a meeting, in New Bedford, on January 1st, held under the auspices of the colored clergy. Resolutions express support and joy at…
February 6, 1863 A brief note that “a Washington correspondent says it is probable that an African bureau will be added to the Interior Department upon the application of the…
February 27, 1863 “The Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln was issued only a few days prior to the opening of the present session of the Legislature of Massachusetts. Obviously it…
September 11, 1863 “Our nation has made a long step forward in its course toward victory….Even if we creep slowly onward, hereafter as heretofore, it is now made certain that…
January 1, 1864 New from Missouri, in a speech by Hon. Henry T. Blow, to a large audience at the Union League rooms, Washington. “The latest intelligence from Missouri induces…
January 8, 1864 “In this period of ‘The Great Transition’ – and especially in that trying portion of it which is yet to come — the great necessity of or…
July 8, 1864 Henry C. Wright’s letter to Garrison lists twenty-four events which occurred after March 4, 1861, the date of Lincoln’s inauguration. Wright lists them so that those who…
January 13, 1865 A celebration of the second anniversary of the Proclamation was held at the Twelfth Baptist Church, Southac Street. The presence of Sen. Wilson is especially noted. The…
December 8, 1865 In the Refuge of Oppression column comes an article from Richmond, Virginia, signed “Hanover”. Also in the column is “The Freedmen”, from the Richmond Whig. The articles…