Celebration of West Indian Emancipation at St. John, N. B. — On the 1st of August, the anniversary of the emancipation in the West Indies was celebrated in St. John, N.B., in a very interesting and imposing manner. The oration was delivered by Rev. J. Stella Martin, pastor of the Joy street church, Boston. About one thousand participated in the ceremonies.
(Liberator, Aug 31, 1860, pg 3)
