06 Mar 1838
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1838
Page
1
A stark denunciation of slavery and racial hypocrisy urging reform. The speaker condemns wealth from oppression, condemns democracy’s failings, and warns that exploitation will collapse under moral scrutiny. Strong appeals to universal rights and a call to abandon chains.
Samuel Ross argues abolition is a justified moral cause despite opposition. He rebuts claims it causes church and community discord, cites biblical precedent, addresses political legality, and urges steadfast action against slavery with religious duty. The meeting then adopts resolutions praising abolition and defending free discussion.
In February 1838 the Sandy Spring Anti-Slavery Society met at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Ebenezer Buckingham opened with prayer before an address was delivered.
At a February 3 1838 meeting in New Richmond the anti slavery group denounced deadly force and praised Angelina Grimke. They resolved to publish in The Philanthropist and Vermont Chronicle, discussed Lovejoy editorial views, and urged immediate emancipation with colonization opposition. Officers were named Peekee Lees Banont Dickerman president and Sam Ross vice president.
The document records a January 16 1838 meeting of the Antrim Anti Slavery Society adopting five resolutions denouncing American slavery, praising some Congress members, criticizing Alton authorities, and condemning Colonization Society influence. John Cary and Avex Parrison sign as president and secretary. It also notes a Col onization Society resolution blamed for coercive methods and Lovejoy's death.
The passage notes Hubbard Winslow land Rev B P Lovejoy and Mr Bailey with six copies of the Observer owned by Lane Seminary students. It mentions two students as subscribers this year and hints at continued readership through engaging correspondence. It also references Mr Tracy formerly of the philanthropist.
A letter by ELEUTHERIA criticizes Campbell and reform churches for baptizing into the Father Son and Holy Spirit while supporting slavery. It questions whether such churches honor God, warns of divine vengeance, and denounces pretended Christian sects for oppressing colored people.
The Delaware County Anti Slavery Society met at the Baptist meeting-house at 10 AM. A resolution urged members to pray and give thanks for abolition progress. A second note criticized Attorney General Beardsley Linder and Austin, likening them to a corrupt judge as Edinburgh Review cited, while commenting on governors and mob favors.
Two rioters who attacked Mr. Ludlow at Meriden were convicted by the Supreme Court at New Haven and sentenced to six months in prison. Ludlow testified and read the sermon he was delivering when assaulted by the mob. Details to follow next week.
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