21 Nov 1837
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1837
Page
1
The Maine Baptist Convention met in Bath and adopted resolutions reported by a committee. One resolution asserts that humans are created in God's image with an intelligent immortal spirit and cannot be reduced to mere property without violating divine authority and natural law.
An account of Monroe Presbytery notes evolving views on abolition as clergy and lay members shift position. A speaker recalls personal doubt, another reports changed minds and rising support, signaling a quiet transformation in anti slavery sentiment.
The Grafton County Anti-Slavery Society held its annual meeting at the Congregational meeting house in Lyme on October 10, 1837. Joshua Woodward of Haverhill presided. Over 100 members enrolled as part of the society, with resolutions denouncing slavery and its threats to free institutions, representation, and rights, while condemning southern efforts to extend slave influence in national affairs.
The Public Ledger reports the capture of Albertie and Andrew T. Smith, alleged kidnapers and slave traders. Blaney seized Albertie near dawn, Young captured Smith, and both were sent to Baltimore with two victims sold in Baltimore for 1000 dollars. The governor demanded the bodies for authorities.
The text seems to discuss urgent actions against slavery and the aim to secure liberated slaves. It references the South and a speaker seeking to persuade others to oppose slavery, noting apparent intent during certain periods of life.
In Belmon abolitionists questioned candidates from both parties over upright principles. The Whigs were deemed unsatisfactory, the Van Burenites favorable. The piece notes Belmon’s past support for Whigs and implies abolitionists hold limited influence.
The Religious Telescope editor in Circleville condemns abolitionist writings after publishing a letter to Rev. W. Hanks. The letter warns Rhinehart's followers of state laws penalizing abolitionism with prison terms. A minister from the Reformed Church was arrested for preaching abolitionism, and Worter Funkhouser of Mill Creek, Va notes the stance.
Extract from the Emancipator details a controversial slave case in New York where Judge Betts ruled Henry Lee a slave after hearing testimony from a single witness. It condemns the judge and notes the victim’s removal to bondage by John McPherson of Maryland. The piece also mentions Nathaniel Crenshaw’s bail status, and references John Randolph’s will favoring emancipation.
A visitor described as a Southern brother spoke at an evening gathering in the Northern Liberties, praising oppression yet praising free air and encouragement. Attendees showed approval, and the episode is noted with reference to another column covering the proceedings. The report labels him a Southern brother and notes the audience reaction.
The Reform Convention, in session, refuses by a 12 vote to strip colored citizens of their long vested voting rights. Pro slavery forces plan further efforts to overturn rights, urging lawmakers and allies to push a discriminatory measure. Emancipater argues that the independent judiciary may allow damages actions against inspectors who deny colored citizens their vote.
The Nassau Boy Gazette reports a new African warship captured on the 11th inst with upwards of 80 men aboard.
Fragmentary note cites Lynch law and a claim that lynchers practice rotation. Mentions free discussion and direction to expect one’s turn in this hostile environment.
The Friend of Man notes plans to establish anti slavery circulating libraries in Cazenovia and other places. It mentions distributing anti slavery almanacks at three dollars per hundred or fifty cents a dozen to support abolition reading materials read by steadfast abolitionists.
A Rev. Ludlow lecture at the Congregational church in Meriden was broken up by a mob of rioters including two or three men of property and a justice of the peace who pelted the audience with eggs and caused the gathering to collapse. The Vermont State Baptist Convention recently adopted a strong anti-slavery address urging Southern churches to withdraw slaveholding members.
Walton notes Vermont Senate proceedings on a table motion and recurring question as resolutions to abolish slavery and the slave trade in the district are urged. The House concurred after amendments, Governor and President expected to be notified. Ep, Putt remarks on state example.
A compact note indicates a resolution on anti slavery will be unanimously adopted at the society's last meeting. The Philanthropist and Liberator is cited as pleased by the outcome.
The Colored American praises Mr Wattles' letter and urges Black readers in Ohio and Indiana to become producers in farming. It argues agriculture offers independence, safety from common misfortunes, and a path to join American prosperity, hoping Wattles visits to bolster support among brethren.
In 1827 or 1828 two men applied to a city medical college as students. A Native New Havener was denied enrollment and listed as a foreigner, while a Massachusetts native posing as from India was enrolled and treated as a student with full privileges. The incident highlights paradoxes of race and identity in early America.
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