27 Jan 1837
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1837
Page
1
The Philanthropist weekly issue from Cincinnati Ohio edited by TD and Gamacier Bailey Jr announces two dollars per year payable in advance. Letters on business go to Bailey Jr with editorial matters to the editors. Ohio State Anti-Slavery Society noted.
A fragmentary line suggests a verse about a bursting heart pouring into prayer, reflecting devotional sentiment. The readable text centers on spiritual longing and inward supplication.
A historical reflection argues over recognizing Texas as an independent state amid Mexican conflict, discussing constitutional powers, diplomacy, and the dangers of premature recognition, with parallels to other republics and the long policy of noninterference in internal affairs.
The text argues reliance on distant suppliers has grown heavy and calls for shifting purchases to local markets for shoes hats chairs candles fish and more. It warns that opponents will suffer from this change as domestic trade strengthens and questions whether they will accept the resulting loss of business.
The Pittsburgh despatch reframes the Governor's message to the legislature, denouncing his attacks on slaveholding states and abolitionist actions. It warns such interference threatens the Union, warns that a future conflict could end free government, and brands the Governor a public enemy in a charged editorial tone.
Notice describes Paulladore a 50 year old, 5 foot 8 inch enslaved man with bow legs and a missing toe joint who ran away about a year ago. It notes his history in the coastal trade between Charleston and Georgetown and mentions his wife and children, bought by Gen. R. Y. Hayne at Goose Creek. Reward payable if captured and returned to Charleston workhouse or Georgetown jail.
The item reports a 200 dollar reward for Ben Kox a Negro man about five foot five or six with a yellow complexion and a missing eye and another Negro named Rigdon who ran away on December 8. The advert alleges killings and calls for return to jail in Lenoir or Jones counties with authorities seeking blood. The notice cites the Justices of the Peace and a North Carolina state context.
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