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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The Signs of the Times. Title: Pacific Appeal - October 18, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer comments on the current political situation in the country in the midst of the Civil War. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: "Truth Crushed to Earth will Rise Again." Title: Pacific Appeal - January 23, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer comments on the way African American soldiers have distinguished themselves on the battlefield and proven wrong those who believed they would not fight for their country. He suggests that other misconceptions and fears about African Americans are being proven incorrect one by one. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Whole North Abolitionized. Title: Pacific Appeal - January 16, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer declares that all states have agreed upon the abolition of slavery with the possible exception of Kansas. Senator Lane of Kansas advocates a bill that would set aside a portion of Texas for persons of African descent. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Radical Wisdom of the Administration. Title: Pacific Appeal - February 20, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer discusses the possibility of a Constitutional amendment forever abolishing slavery in this country that is currently being considered by Congress. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Movement for the Celebration of January 1st. Title: Pacific Appeal - December 5, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer gives a brief overview of a meeting held to organize the January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Prejudice. Title: Pacific Appeal - November 15, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer offers an article published in another newspaper as an example of the way fear, hatred and prejudice are spreading through New York as the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation draws near. The article relates stories of lustful crimes and violence already taking place that the city expects will increase with the official end of slavery. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Irrepressible Conflict. Title: Pacific Appeal - November 22, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer prepares his readers for the freedom that awaits the country as the Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect on January 1, 1863. He tells them how this conflict, based in the political battle over slavery, had evolved, and that it is now nearing its end. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The President's Message. Title: Pacific Appeal - December 12, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer provides a brief commentary on Abraham Lincoln's recent address to the nation. Included here is an excerpt from that speech. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Equitable Laws, or the Practical Result of Legislating on the Principle of "The Greatest Good of the Greatest Number." Title: Pacific Appeal - October 31, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer sees a more liberal government taking shape. He notes that all the fears associated with the emancipation of slaves have not been realized. He emphasizes that "freemen and freedmen" alike demonstrate loyalty and patriotism despite prejudicial treatment. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Proclamation in Congress. Title: Pacific Appeal - December 20, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that attempts to "table" the Emancipation Proclamation have failed and that the law will go into effect on January 1, 1863 as promised. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Great Reaction. Title: Pacific Appeal - March 28, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that England has responded to the Emancipation Proclamation with rousing applause. Now that this step has been taken, the writer sees no hope for the south to return to its former glory. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Freedmen. Title: Pacific Appeal - February 14, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that now that the slaves are free they will have to fend for themselves. Those former slaves who are not employed by the military must make their own way and find employment through the many hardships that await them. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Great Coming Event. Title: Pacific Appeal - November 29, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that opposition to the Emancipation Proclamation has failed to sway the president, and that it will go into effect as planned on January 1, 1863. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: What are Our Freemen in the East Doing? Title: Pacific Appeal - March 5, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that the Emancipation Proclamation was just a starting point for the work that lies ahead for all African Americans. Now is the time for the elevation of the race and the fight against prejudice. The key to success is an improvement of moral character and social standing. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Our Candidate for the Presidency. Title: Pacific Appeal - January 9, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers why Abraham Lincoln is the presidential candidate of choice for African Americans. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Title: William Henry Hall Speaker or author: Hall, W. H. (William Henry), fl. 1863-1864 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts Although California had entered the Union as a free state, the speaker joined those in the state government in questioning what social and political changes would take place nationally now that the Emancipation Proclamation had been delivered and the war was at an end. Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,632 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Robert Purvis Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection The speaker rejoiced in the recent emancipation of the slaves but stressed that the battle for improving the condition of the formerly enslaved and ending the prevelent prejudice would offer the Abolitionists continued work. Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 2,058 word document (text and images) |