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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Advocate Speech denouncing the doctrine of "Compensated Emancipation." Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 533 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle The speaker emphasized that he was not in favor of dissolving the union. He was in favor of ending slavery at all costs, however, including revolution. Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,575 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Francis Ellen Watkins Harper Speaker or author: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911. Newspaper or publication: Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856) Brief overview of speech expressing concerns over the direction of national policy after the Civil War and during Reconstruction. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 203 word document (text and image) |
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Title: John Sweat Rock Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 Newspaper or publication: Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856) Brief overview of a speech regarding the refusal of the government to arm and accept as soldiers African Americans during the Civil War. This situation would alter as the war neared its end. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 440 word document (text and images) |
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Title: John S. Rock Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866 Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper The speaker addressed the issue of categorizing human beings in terms of race. He noted how "...in undertaking to prove too much they prove nothing." He touched on the history of slavery and denounced the Fugitive Slave Law, predicting its downfall. Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,419 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Speech offering encouragement regarding the end of slavery. The speaker emphasized that slavery cannot continue because it goes against the truth offered in two propositions he put forth: "First no man can hold property in man. Secondly, any system that makes merchandize of humanity, should be immediately abolished." He noted that no one, not even the slaveholders, could deny these truths. Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,175 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Speech regarding the omission of the black citizen in the Declaration of Independence and the law providing for the formation of the militia. The speaker uses these as examples of how the black citizen is not included or accepted in the United States as part of the union. Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 2,051 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Impassioned speech delivered on the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker stressed that while this was a cause to celebrate, the continuation of slavery in the U.S. was evidence that there was still more work to be done. The speaker emphasized the history of the fight for freedom that accompanied the history of slavery. He stresssed that slavery was not vanquished until both issues were resolved. Description of file(s): PDF 25 page, 5,747 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William J. Watkins Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Lengthy speech given during the anniversary celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker emphasized the irony of a country founded on freedom that realized its power and wealth through the institution of slavery. He hoped that Great Britain's actions would inspire America to follow and emancipate its slaves. He noted various influencial men who were working to realize this goal. Description of file(s): PDF 42 page, 10,575 word document (text and images) |
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Subtitle: Going -- Going -- Not Gone. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 22, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) (Text is partially illegible.) The writer urges John Mitchel, an Irish immigrant who fought for continuation of slavery in the U.S., to return to Ireland and stop interfering with politics in this country. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The New Political Party. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 15, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) In an effort to push for revolutionary change, a new political party called the Know-Nothing Party has formed. The writer comments on the religious aspects of this party and those who oppose it. It seems to be an objectified tension between Catholicism and Protestantism in a political arena. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Cassius M. Clay, in Corinthian Hall. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 15, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer alerts his readers to an upcoming lecture by Cassius M. Clay. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Nebraska Bill Passed the Senate. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - March 10, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer alerts his readers to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act by the Senate. He still holds out hope that it will not pass the House of Representatives. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Colored Men Citizens. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - August 25, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer asks the rhetorical question "Is color a constitutional disqualifier?" after relating the story of a fugitive slave being refused a passport while in a foreign country since he was black. The official of that country told him that since he was black he couldn't be considered a citizen of the U.S. He addresses the issue of citizenship in the U.S. and how this seems determined by race. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: "What Have the Abolitionists Done?" Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 1, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer begins to answer the question "What have the Abolitionists done?" by explaining what they have not done. He will respond further to this question in another editorial. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: The Coward and Convict. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 30, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer briefly comments on the activities of some Irishmen who immigrate to the U.S. His negative remarks are mostly directed towards John Mitchell. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Notes by the Way. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 16, 1853 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer briefly described his experience on a recent speaking tour. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Keep Them at Home. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer briefly expresses his anger over the recent Congressional decision on the Nebraska Bill. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Crisis--What Can We Do? Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - March 17, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer calls for African American unity and cooperation in this time of chaos and uncertainty. He notes that the Rochester Convention was the turning point for this in the current unsettled times. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: The "League of Freedom." Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - april 14, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer calls for an "utter overthrow of 'Slave Power'" during this time of social crisis. He comments on the formation of a "League of Freedom" and the timeliness of such an effort. He calls for action; and ends his commentary with, "Then let all the foes of Oppression unite, and, in solid phalanx, march to the battlefield, and whip the enemy." Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns) |