Slavery Debate and Constitutional Power in Missouri Admission
A speaker argues slavery undermines constitutional liberty, recounting Missouri’s admission struggle. He cites prior limits on slavery post revolution, warns the slaveholding faction has gained power, and asserts free discussion as essential to resist encroachments on equality and liberty.
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Free States
Congress
Becaus
Beyo
Louisiana
Missouri
Union
United States
Pennsylvania
Fractured Debate on Slavery at General Assemblies
The New School and Old School assemblies spar over slavery memorials with committees and tables turned, while abolitionist content faces suppression in church publications. Reports from the Charleston case and New York conferences depict expulsions, suspensions, and efforts to hush anti slavery voices.
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Taz New Scapol
New School General Assembly
Drs. Boman
Weeks
Chamberlain
Woodbury
Darling
New School
Tur Orn Scaoor
Elipha White
Charleston
New York Observer
Charleston Union Presbytery
Assembly
Joseph C. Harrison
Ohio
Old School Preparatory Convention
Bastise
Methodist Protestant General Conference
General Conference
Baltimore
M. E. General Conference
Church of the United Brehren
Circleville
Scioto Conference
United Brethren
the United Brethren In Christ
Annals of Kidnapping Case 1 Outrage in Ohio
A 1830s abolitionist circular reports three kidnapping cases in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. It details Samuel Deval free colored youth seized on the steamer London in Cincinnati, Isaac Cohen allegedly kidnapped in Bethlehem Indiana later freed in Kentucky, and John Burns in Ohio attempting to enslave a man via indenture while Ohio law forbids slavery. The piece urges abolitionist action, legal accountability, and refugee trades for colored youths.
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Samuel Devall
Brownsville
Pittsburgh
Patterson
London
Deval
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Devall
Armstrong
Cook
Lowpen
Pittsburgh Christian Witness
Newport
Indiana
Bethlehem
Westport
Isaac Cohen
Julius O. Beardslee
Julius O. Beardster
Isaac Coan
Cohen
George Armstrong
Louisville
Asa Abbot
Lowden
William Garret
Mr. Armstrong
Wes
Sim
John Louden
Chilicothe
Ohio
Isaac
Grorce Armstrong
G. Bauey, Jr
Free States
Milford Centre
Union County
John Burns
Maryland
Maryville
Burns
Milford
Institution of Ohio
Wye
Withal
James Devall
Cincinnati Rioters and Demands for Instant Reparations
A 1836 Cincinnati piece denounces mob violence against abolitionists and the destruction of Mr Pugh's printing office. It singles out leaders of the market house meeting and calls for immediate, full compensation, condemning those guilty and urging lawful justice.
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Market House
Mr. Pugh
Cincinnati
Commonwealth
Be Sent to Every Society That Has Reported
A directive indicates the item will be distributed to all societies that have reported or may report it. The communication emphasizes broad dissemination and aims to ensure coverage across potential sources.
Call forUnpledged Societies to Aid Abolition Efforts
A state report shows 40 of 300 societies have pledged support for the coming year while 260 remain unpledged. Abolitionists urged to assemble and state or raise funds immediately as the executive committee cites crippling financial strain.
Abolitionists Urged to Aid West Campaign Now
The Anti Slavery cause in the West is prospering but funds are short. Subscriptions on the Philanthropist total 4000 dollars yet donors have not redeemed pledges. Authors warn that without prompt broad support, the movement may fall into debt and face hard times.
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West
Times
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