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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The Bible. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 21, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer defended Christians and what he called Christian inquiry. He believed that those who thought that Christians "supersede the exercise of reason" didn't understand how faith works in the social world. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Right of Petition. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 21, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer discussed new legislation in Congress that suggested that any "petition, memorials, resolutions, propositions, or papers relating to slavery or the abolition of slavery" be left un-addressed, unread, and unacknowledged. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: On Infidelity. Title: Weekly Advocate - February 4, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer emphasizes the irony of church services that stress Christian morality while encouraging un-Christian behavior, including selling pamphlets at church services and offering the use of the church for social events. Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Slavery at Washington, DC. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer expressed his outrage at learning of the sale of slaves in Washington, D.C., the supposedly free and hallowed soil of U.S. government. He warned that free people of color were not safe as long as this practice was tolerated. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Free Man of Colour. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer expressed the irony of a system that labeled a person "fee" when he or she is restricted by prejudice and racially based laws. Freedom for African Americans in New York in 1837 is limited and controlled. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: To Manufacturers and Venders of Intoxicating Drinks. Title: Weekly Advocate - February 25, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer expresses his belief in the evils of drinking alcohol, and warns his readers of the potential harm that drunkenness can cause. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 21, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer pointed out that it is unjust to assume that because there are poor free black people that all free black people are doomed by the fact of their race to a life of poverty, ignorance and "natural inferiority." Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Saturday, February 11, 1837. Free People of Color. Title: Weekly Advocate - February 11, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer stressed the irony of a social prejudice against African Americans based on the belief that they are poor and ignorant when they are descendents of a race of enslaved people who have never been afforded the opportunities of their white fellow men and women. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page (portion missing) |
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Subtitle: Licentious Literature. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 28, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer warned his readers to pay attention to the negative influence that other newspapers offer. He stressed that the Weekly Advocate offered a true picture of the current social situation to its subscribers. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Read This. Beware of Kidnappers. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837 Speaker or author: Ruggles, David, 1810-1849 Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) David Ruggles describes his experience with men who wanted to capture him as a fugitive slave and force him aboard a Brazilian ship bound for Portugal. Both Ruggles and Philip Bell warn the African American public that people are being kidnapped by the crew of this ship and are not heard from again. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Industry and Genius. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 28, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The writer praised Philip A. Bell not only for his intellect, but for his "industry." The writer believed that all men of knowledge possessed a drive towards using their knowledge and attaining success through intellectual prowess. This drive and intellect could be beneficial in aiding a downtrodden race. The writer encouraged education and industry. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Desultory Reflections. No. 1 Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) Nostalgic expression of aging in America during the current times. The writer reflects on lost youth and the potential for wisdom in old age. He emphasizes the responsibilites that are available in a life lived in the present. The actions taken now by each person, may affect forever the future of society. "Herein lies the secret to true happiness..." Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Another Year Has Fled. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) Robert Sears wished subscribers a Happy New Year. He stressed the progress and failures of the preceding year, and offered hope and encouragement for African Americans in the years to come. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Keeping the Sabbath. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 28, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer emphasized the "absurdity" of a country based on the ideas of freedom, yet continuing to maintain a system of slavery. He said, "Intelligence without virtue is no security," and suggested a stronger moral conscience for the country. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Desultory Reflections. No. 2. On Knowledge. Title: Weekly Advocate - February 25, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer expresses his belief that knowledge is power, but not without an emphasis on religion. The responsibility in gaining great knowledge is a moral one. He encourages his readers to seek religious knowledge and use it wisely to inspire positive change in the world. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Our Present Prospects and Success. Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer offered an account of the Weekly Advocate's current status in terms of subscribers and its future potential as a beneficial source of information for African Americans. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Our Friends. Title: Weekly Advocate - January 7, 1837 Speaker or author: Sears, Robert Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) The writer praised two un-named philanthropists who have worked hard to encourage and enlighten the poor. These two men (along with others) have offered time and money to benefit others. The writer expressed his appreciation for this. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837 Speaker or author: W. Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837) Overview of a meeting of the Phoenixonian Society including a critique of the presentations of several speakers. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |