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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1838
Page
6
J Blanchard delivers an oration on peace likened to health and a garment, noting peace felt when whole, yet torn when broken. The speech extols harmony as a universal unity where each individual function resonates with the whole, and even distant stars feel the shared rhythm.
Fragmented 1838 report outlines abolitionists stance against forming a political party. It argues parties corrupt liberty aims, urges withdrawal from elections, and promotes independent support for candidates who defend human rights. Includes anti slavery society notes and concurrent women’s meeting outcomes.
The April issue of the Western Messenger features an article under The Other Side by Rev. Mr. Elliot of St. Louis. The excerpt suggests continued correspondence among readers and writers in a periodical exchange.
The Ross County Anti Slavery Society met at Concord Meeting on April 19 1838 and adopted six resolutions. Leaders Hezekial Johnson Daniel Gilmore Wm Gage Isaac N Taylor and E Johnson spoke urging peaceful abolition by law and constitutional means, calling slavery the great national sin and stressing devotion to gospel principles.
The Philanthropist edition notes resolutions from the Granville anniversary urging abolition support. It asks every Conven tion member to obtain at least one subscription and to persuade each neighboring family to take a copy. The call emphasizes faithfulness to the pledge and includes a quoted line about aligning intent with action.
A list of officers and residents for the upcoming year includes Leicester King vice president James Stewart Warren County and several others across counties such as Oberlin Granville Hamilton Geauga and Muskingum with names like Asa Mahan Reese E Price and Samuel Crothers noted among many. The roster also mentions J Jolliffe Waugh Walker Miller Hawley and Donaldson among others across multiple counties and towns.
The letter from D H Stevens of Morgantown Indiana details a push for a statewide Anti Slavery Society with 78 named supporters. The piece urges Indiana societies to mobilize and form conventions, noting Delaware already has a state society and lamenting northern influence on Southern intellect and education.
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