23 Apr 1839
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1839
Page
1
Mixed text from a historic Cincinnati publication outlines pricing for single and multiple insertions, subscriptions, and advertising discounts. It lists the Publishing Agent James Boyle and payment terms, promoting business letters to the editor and editorial departments.
A lengthy critique of Henry Clay based on a February 7 1839 Senate speech. It accuses him of mislabeling anti slavery factions, defends abolitionist cause, and denounces slavery as a national crisis influenced by moral and constitutional questions. It cites Wheeling Times and presses the argument for immediate universal emancipation. It argues sovereignty rests with God and the Constitution, not a majority, and condemns efforts to protect slave property over human rights.
A historic excerpt cites Mr Clay using a sweeping WE pronoun to address US citizens in non-slave-holding states. It contrasts anti slavery sentiments held by revolution patriots with slavery’s enduring dark spot in the nation’s career and institutions.
Speaker criticizes Mr Clay for blaming abolitionists as he recalls a 1820s DC slave coffle parade past the Capitol during a session. He cites Miner’s 1828 resolutions showing neglect of DC slavery laws and the growth of the domestic slave trade in federal spaces.
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