25 Jun 1839
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1839
Page
1
James Boyle publishing agent announces advance payments and ad rates. One square of 16 lines costs 52 cents for a single insertion, 38 cents with alterations, five dollars for once without alteration, six dollars for a second item. Yearly rates are ten dollars with a 20 percent discount for half, two thirds, or full column ads.
The Executive Committee of the American Anti Slavery Society lays out the current state and aims of the abolition cause. It emphasizes faith in a divine plan, calls for nationwide action, expansion into the West and South, press and education campaigns, and a bold fundraising goal of one hundred thousand dollars for the year. The document also discusses women’s rights within the movement, state auxiliary relations, and planned conventions and publications.
The article notes a rapid rise in Ohio population with white male voting age enumeration every four years. It cites Hamilton county census growth from 1453 in 1835 to 2498 in 1839 and suggests a statewide aggregate increase, matching similar county gains during the period.
New York papers report the British brig Buzzard arriving with an American brig as a prize off Africa. The Eagle and another American vessel were captured on the coast in the slave trade. The latter prize sailed for the same port and has not yet arrived. The captured crew are in custody.
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