10 Feb 1855
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Newspaper
The Anti Slavery Bugle
Location
Salem, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1855
Page
1
Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke to a crowded audience on slavery, arguing systemic injustice and the Fugitive Slave Act’s persistence. He condemned political parties and urged moral reform, linking freedom to national character and urging action against slavery. A Know Nothing group and local reaction were noted.
A lengthy account critiques mid nineteenth century proslavery arguments in Ohio and Kentucky. It discusses a court case, master slave custody, and public figures including Reverend Marshall and Charles M. Marshall, linking the issue to Northern abolitionism, Southern education, and political pressure. The piece critiques the belief that slavery is compatible with civilization and laments the reach of northern influence on Southern life.
A fragmented early American pamphlet style critique argues against disunion and immigrant hostility. It laments Know Nothing influence, praises American institutions, warns of secret plots, and condemns belligerent voices while urging unity and vigilance.
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