1825–1860
Southern Desperation
The election of the Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln, to the Presidency of the United States, has operated upon the whole slaveholding South in a manner indicative of the torments of
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The election of the Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln, to the Presidency of the United States, has operated upon the whole slaveholding South in a manner indicative of the torments of
A word upon the subject of Peace. I am a non-resistant–a believer in the inviolability of human life, under all circumstances; I, therefore, in the name of God, disarm John
We are here to enter our indignant protest against the Dred Scott decision-against the infamous Fugitive Slave Law-against all unjust and oppressive enactments, with reference to complexional distinctions-against the alarming
We are asked, “How is the dissolution of the Union to be effected? Give us your plan!” My answer is, whenever THE PEOPLE are ready for Disunion, they will easily
Grant that there are many sad things to look in the face; grant that the whole of justice has not yet been done to the negro; grant that here and
Declaration of Sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Convention, Selections from the Writings of W. L. Garrison (Boston:1852), 66–71. The Convention assembled in the city of Philadelphia, to organize a National
ASSEMBLED in Convention, from various sections of the American Union, for the promotion of peace on earth and good-will among men, we, the undersigned, regard it as due to ourselves,
Take courage! Be filled with hope and comfort! Your redemption draws nigh, for the Lord is mightily at work in your behalf. Is it not frequently the darkest before day-break?
It is natural that the return of a day which established the liberties of a brave people should be hailed by them with more than ordinary joy; and it is
My dear Webb, Many thanks for your interesting letter to Francis Jackson, detailing your observations during your late philanthropic mission among your famishing countrymen. You will find it in the