Garrison recites some of the History of Slavery in Mass, , citing the 4th volume of Collections of Mass Historical Society….including the visit of John Josselyn, 1638, lodging at the…
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Refers to attempt in 1767 by legislature to “discourage the slave trade”; both houses could not concur, and it failed to pass. A similar attempt failed in 1774. Refers to…
In answer to a query about harmony between black and white citizens, there is a discussion about Prince Hall Masons. A “white gentleman of craft and good nature” is …
At the bottom of the page, without comment, attribution, or signature: “The whole system of slavery is essentially and radically bad—injustice and oppression are its fundamental principles; whatever lenity may…
Garrison denies that abolitionists will agree for any remuneration to be given to slave owners who free their slaves . “…..this I know that all genuine abolitionists will scout any…
An unsigned letter from Freedom Hall, Virginia, April 20, includes a letter from a “friend, a citizen of the state of Georgia”, invites an answer …. There is no answer…
In the Juvenile Dept, a Talk to the Children –No 11 ARE LITTLE CHILDREN SOLD? Here is half a column of instances of children being sold into slavery
Notice of appearance in a Kentucky court of a woman in slavery, who alleged she was white. It was claimed that she had been in slavery from childhood until about…
From the Opelousas, La., Gazette, is the story of three slaves who were executed for the murder of John Moore, their overseer. It seems that the overseer had found whiskey…
An item from the Lynn Record is titled, ‘Northern Slavery’, and in it there is a rebuke of the argument which claims that poor laborers of the North are worse…
Under a title, Life in New Orleans, there is a listing of six advertisements which offer rewards varying from $5 to $100, from slaveholders, for the return of slaves who…
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…
January 28, 1842 Two lines tell of Pete, a slave who murdered Mrs. McMahon and daughter, in McMinn County. He was hung.
March 11, 1842 A brief note from New Orleans telling of two people, one sentenced to hard labor for five years, one for three years, “for aiding a slave to…
July 1, 1842 From the Natchez Free Trader comes the story of two slaves burned alive because of a series of dreadful outrages they have allegedly perpetrated. The account is…
September 30, 1842 From the Hartford Charter Oak, there is an article which includes a recounting of a discussion between “A Northern Man and a Southern Trader” at the close…
March 24, 1843 Here is a long listing of statistics designed to show the negative effects of slavery under several headings, including Increase of Population, State of Education, the State…
March 31, 1843 Under Refuge of Oppression, here are excerpts from an article from the South-western Farmer: “Never threaten a negroe — but if you have occasion to chastise, do…
July 21, 1843 Story of a slave holder who brutally murdered a slave…. The owner is now being tried for willful murder ….. “none of the papers in Petersburg published…
October 13, 1843 One of several “selections” from the Herkimer Journal, includes an unsigned comment in which the writer quotes from a Mr. Janney, evidently from Loudon, Virginia. Janney is…
August 16, 1844 Excerpts from an Oration by Emerson, on the occasion of a commemoration of West India Emancipation. He spoke of the gentle and generous nature of the African,…
September 6, 1844 “I do not believe slavery to be a sin, and believing it to be sanctioned by the word of God, I feel assured that at the last…
February 20, 1852 As part of two whole pages addressed to Louis Kossuth, Concerning Freedom and Slavery in the United States, and over the above title, a whole column begins…
March 26, 1852 Announcing the publication of this book, there are quotes from the author’s preface, expressions of praise, and hope for its effect “to awaken the strongest compassion for…
April 30, 1852 This notice is from the N.Y. Christian Inquirer. From the Report of the South Carolina Methodist Conference, on Missionary operations among the slaves. It compares contributions for…
May 14, 1852 “The increase of the slave population in ten years is at the rate of 27.83 per cent. That of the whole population, 32.67 per cent.”
October 6, 1854 A column-long article by Theodore Parker which begins, “Slavery is unprofitable for the people. America is poorer for slavery. …If three and a quarter million slaves were…
January 9, 1857 From the Leeds (England) Mercury, a lead article recounts in some detail the characteristics of Slavery in the United States. It concludes: “It is surely impossible for…
April 9, 1858 Under the Refuge of Oppression column are extracts from a speech by Sen. Hammond, of South Carolina. “… the great strength of the South arises from the…
December 31, 1858 Under the Refuge of Oppression column, here is an extract from a message of the Governor of Florida to the Legislature of that State. He affirms…