14 May 1839
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1839
Page
1
Classified notice detailing publication rates in advance and postpaid options for a publishing agent in Tenafly. Includes pricing for one square of 16 lines or less, single insertions, and overdue year terms with alterations and column widths. Mentions editorial department contact and fee structures.
A dialogue contrasts immediate versus gradual emancipation. The Abolitionist argues for swift abolition as a moral duty, while the Clergyman urges gradual change to ease resistance by slaveholders and ensure smoother transition. They discuss consequences, justice, and historical parallels.
A clergyman argues four years of evidence show apprenticeship would not prepare slaves for freedom. He contends gradual emancipation would create longer conflict, while immediate emancipation is just and prudent. He challenges abolitionists to offer solid arguments and hints at continuing discussion with W. Me.
The Philanthropist reports that across two decided suits rioters from 1836 face $900 in damages plus substantial costs. A third suit seeks $1500, with full recovery anticipated. Few principals faced civil liability, while public conspirators are condemned for their roles.
The Ashtabula County Anti Slavery Society met April 25 1839 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Rome with O K Hawley as president. They adopted resolutions denouncing slavery supporting petition rights and urging anti slavery libraries and lectures. The gathering featured speeches by O P Brown and Asa Smith with attention to national figures and the Ohio Fugitive Slave Bill.
A 1830s style gathering urges every Anglo-Saxon American to study natural and inalienable rights and to support anti slavery publications. It authorizes official publication of proceedings in local and philanthropic papers and thanks the Rome Presbyterian Society for using its church. The group adjourns to reconvene on the fourth day of July.
An unsigned commentary questions Judge Jay’s stance on Paulding and slavery, arguing the secretary’s literary prominence contrasts with alleged moral compromise. The piece notes Harpers publishing a uniform edition of the author’s works and prompts a sharp, reflective question on the era’s standards.
A New York publication by William Jay argues the U S government has undue influence favoring slavery. The work aims to present a succinct narrative of federal action on slavery from founding to the present using mainly official documents.
The document cites Indiana Territory's 1806 legislative resolutions urging a ten year suspension of the Northwest Ordinance ban on slavery. It quotes a conspectus arguing liberty versus slavery, detailing positions to Congress and the delegation led by J B. Tuomas and William Henry Harrison, with Vincennes forwarding to the U S Senate.
Mr Adams offers resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to gradually abolish slavery. He cites a petition on the subject that he had received in support of the measure.
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