Prisoners of Antislavery Mail Rates Statement
Peatinusa aveay Satvapar at San o Tanus 1.50 per annum paid in advance 1.75 per annum paid within the third of the year 92.00 per annum after nine months delay Subscribing and dissemination of antislavery truth urged to extend circulation to friends Communications for insertion to Maniva I Honiweos Billter All others to Ramy Owincox Publishing Agent HUDSON PRINTER
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Peatinusa
San
Tanus
Maniva I
Mystic Valley War and Puritan Slavery Reflections
Daniel Foster denounces Puritan actions in the Mystic Valley era and recounts the 1648 Uncas Maintinome execution by Plymouth ministers. He depicts massacres of Pequots, slavery, and colonial church complicity, urging reform and abolition as a New Year message in 1854.
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Daniel Foster
Mystic Valley
Mr. Posteranya
Thie
Mason
Thomas Hooker
Anu
Ion
Conan Fone
Gol
David
Gea
Chertins
Follern
Tron
Thig Valley
Pequod
Brank
Thoukepging
Eaglin
Maintinome
Boston
Congregational Association of Ministers
Muiminowo
Hima
Uneas
Uncas
Anti Slavery Meeting Report From Manchester NH Posts
Parker Pillsbury of the Liberator notes a lively anti slavery gathering in Manchester New Hampshire with officials present. He mentions plans to speak in Meaford Hendker and Canterbury and a convention in Weare while urging continued effort to reach the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannison
Manchester
New Hampshire
Bern
Meir
Meadford
Hendker
Canterbury
Buntley
Weare
Parker Pillsbury
Buying a Wife Slavery Appeal in Pennsylvania Freeman
An 1855 Pa. Freeman piece discusses Daphne, a slave in the District, to be sold to the South to separate from her husband William. Authors urge subscriptions to aid in freeing and sending Daphne South, presenting abolitionist arguments and appeals to public charity.
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Webster
Ted Willie
Marshfletil
Tie
Dayne
Thie
Therny
Daphne
Willian
Lene
Shia Omy
Richard Peoith
Ety
Corhier
Bank of the Metropolis
Wid Lida
Villian
Cranien Lannan
Gro. J. Annorr
Bex
Pence Poone
Raffle Notice Promotes Misogynistic and Slavery Era Prizes
An 1840s Rio de Janeiro style auction and raffle ad promotes a horse, a slave girl, and a mulatto woman as prizes. The notice details the venue at No 78 Common Street and a five night raffle with 1500 chances at 12 each. It advertises a slave girl of twenty as a purchasable prize and notes a prize schedule with specific terms and payments.
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Joxeon Jexsinos
Osborna
Missouri
Colely
Hikeatti
Common Street
Jenninge
White Servitude in Massachusetts and the 17th Century
The piece discusses colonial enslavement and transportation of prisoners to New England plantations after Cromwell and during the 1650s and 1670s. It notes ship records in Suffolk, names common among transported servants, and the contrasting valuation of white servants versus Black slaves. The Rev. John Cotton and Puritan views are cited regarding treatment and eventual liberty after periods of servitude.
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New England
Marsachs Bay
Ireland
Scotland
England
Dunbne
Charles Stuart
Worcester
Parliament
Geant
Lawrid
Cromwell
John
Syrah
John Greene
Porta
Charles Ton Comsinedd
Hin
John Door
Robert Kieh
Suffolk County
Tie Vane
Ross
Gordon
Robinson
Sinton
Syd
Smith
Anlerson
Jackson
Hanittan
Stewart
Wilton
Hunt
Paterson
Husson
Moore
Lussie
Howe
Miller
Calleyder
Jobo
Daniel
James
David
Patrick
John Cotton
Firat Chiveli
Deaton
Dueborre
Genealogical Inquiries on Ancestry and Servitude in 1980s Ireland
Dissatisfied reflections on family origins and enduring servitude myths raise questions about Irish ancestry. The speaker ponders lineage, fortune, and the reach of colonial legacies affecting modern families and their descendants.
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Thradvtreet
John
Sarah
Eglin
Code for Colporteuts and the Bible Society in New Orleans
A fragment from The Liberator argues against spreading a new code to decolonize Bible distribution, calling for mixed race proselytizing and warning to avoid inciting enslaved Black people. It contrasts abolitionist rhetoric with a critique of missionary work and religious instruction among enslaved and free Black communities.
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Masaelanotte
Newsfingland
St. Philip
Jerusalem
Gage
Candace
Tiwan
Philip
Connecticut
Georgia
Gaza
Candice
Calhoun
Clarleston
Apoello
Azotis
Seri
Bille Bociety
New Orleans
Bible Society
Preacher Abroad Bhadrieh Among Runaway Slaves
An escaped slave named Bhadrieh, described as a dark complexioned man about 40, once lived on a plantation. A reward of twenty dollars is offered for his arrest by local authorities or A Miltenberger & Co. The notice questions whether he is a minister of the gospel or merely acting, urging readers to report him.
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Addonsing
Meese
Arimant
St James Parish
A. Miltenberger & Co
Cavondelet St
Jeena
Tom
Christy
Iran
Europe
Calor
Shane
Mme Jefferson
Lin
Virginia
Unite States
Nile
Miers
Pracktin
Washington
Adolm
Marstiatl
Jefferson
Mahon
Ot Leving
Bancroft
Tiekhor
Bryant
Longfellow
Amelia
Binitia
Tereia
Attica
Earth
Alvin
Alvica
Fragmentary Political Rhetoric on Union Party and Slavery
A garbled anti slavery tract denounces the Union for endorsing the Fugitive Slave Law and vows to oppose both major parties. It mocks voters and encourages belief in a coercive, punitive federal program and social upheaval, urging readers to resist what is called a corrupt political gospel.
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Unite
Union
Cevnun
Tribune
Fragmented Washington tale on church elder sales and sectarian politics
A distorted Washington correspondence fragment narrates a northern member of the Old School Presbyterian Church seeking a church elder sale and covertly discussing conversion and political aims. The outlandish dialogue hints at tensions within congregations and potential nepotistic favors tied to church leadership.
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Washington
Thi Domoenat
Chiuvets
Bent Hone
Colin Elder
Aly
Enind
Morthorn Heather
Villemer
Collin Eldor
Public Sentiment on the Slavery Question and Anti-Slavery Debates
The piece surveys abolitionist discourse and Carlyle’s writings on slavery, noting public sentiment in America and Europe. It references Carlyle, Phillips, and Banerjee, discusses expunged passages on race, and cites Ohio and national party platform tensions amid the Fugitive Slave Law and Democratic reactions.
Negro Insolence Suspected in Old Dominion Case
The Righmand Disputes records a case where Benjamin Kl. Smith, a free Negro from Richmond Virginia, is said to have shown insolence toward the Old Dominion. He received twenty shillings and was committed to prison for lacking a $50 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominions
Benjamin Kl. Smith
Richemond
Privon
Incident at Gate Leads to White Man Assault Allegation
The report describes a confrontation at a residence where a white man claimed insult from a colored individual. A subsequent incident involves a Black man entering a shed and being seized, restrained, and assaulted with a weapon. The account cites threats and an arson related injury, with unclear dates but mentions a local judge and a town name Corratnra Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corratnra
Carey
Leone
Dia
Fragmented Editorial on Race and Civilization Debates
A disjointed polemic argues about race and civilization with references to Jefferson, Bancroft, and Longfellow. It contrasts European progress with alleged African inferiority and laments potential civilizational decline, invoking historical and literary figures to support reverberant biases.
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United States
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Linkiaron
Lowery and
Lowe
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Jon
N. UL
Freeman
Emils
Wasuisaroy Crry
Adairers
Daphie
Williaus
Welling
Gavat Barrix
Col
Jennings
Nurey
Beelie
Colin
Massachusetts
DY Shanmetica
Lening
Asia
Agierien
Jehovell
Dothia
Micelas
Ee Pannen
Mer. Werdell Phillips
Adiress
Bugtard
Carlyle
Phillipe
Baglin
Carhyte
Comitewneon
Marope
George Banedott
Sili
Amnurina
New Eglo
New York
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Salade
John Priddy
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Min
Quin
Hegren
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Jand
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