Black Abolitionist Archive

Subtitle: The want of Unity among the Colored People--1. The Effects. 2. The Cause; 3. The Remedy.

Title: Lunar Visitor - February, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Lunar Visitor (1862 - 18??)

The writer breaks down the wants of African Americans in order to realize social harmony with their white fellow citizens. He emphasizes unity in this regard: unity of purpose, sympathy, self-respect; and a basic shared interest in human welfare.

Description of file(s): Three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)

Subtitle: The Cause.

Title: Lunar Visitor - February, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Lunar Visitor (1862 - 18??)

The writer comments on the causes of the Civil War. He notes that slavery is the primary cause with Southern rebellion as the secondary cause of the war.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Almost Another Victim.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 5, 1862

Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor comments on a story published in another newspaper regarding a African American man who was attacked by a white man.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Salutatory.

Title: Pacific Appeal - Aprill 5, 1862

Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor introduces the newspaper and gives a brief history of his work on newspapers over the past 25 years.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Our Relation to the Government.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 11, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

Although several state constitutions were changed to insert the word "white" in order to restrict African American citizenship rights, the Conscription Law now makes the use of this term obsolete when it comes to the militia.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: The Response for Freedom.

Title: Pacific Appeal - February 14, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

Although the Emancipation Proclamation is in effect, and speeches are being made regarding the meaning of freedom in this country, true freedom will not be realized until the Civil War is ended and peace is restored.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Border States and Slavery.

Title: Pacific Appeal - June 27, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in January, 1863, some states were slow to free their slaves. The writer comments on some state government restrictions placed on emancipation.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Teeming Events.

Title: Pacific Appeal - August 23, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

As the Civil War is taking its toll and depleting the ranks of Union soldiers, the writer asks when the northern effort will see the benefit of recruiting African American soldiers.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Pacific Appeal - July 5, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

Brief note telling readers that the Fourth of July was celebrated with much enthusiasm despite the Civil War.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: "Nobody Hurt."

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 25, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

Contrary to the fears of those opposed to emancipation, those freed from slavery have not turned to violence. The writer now hopes that all African Americans will enjoy the rights of citizenship in every state.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Contrabands in Washington.

Title: Pacific Appeal - December 6, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

In a letter to the governor of Illinois, the Superindendent of Contrabands describes the condition of those slaves who were taken as "contrabands of war" by the Union army. The writer notes that most of the charity these people have received has come from the people of the north and not from the government.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Our Second Volume.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 4, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor announces the beginning of the second year of publication of the newspaper. He thanks his readers, stresses the benefits of the newspaper, and urges continued patronage.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Shooting Round the Corner.

Title: Pacific Appeal - February 6, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor appreciates the correspondence the newspaper receives from one of its readers but is upset that other readers are using her to send in their comments rather than doing so on their own.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The New Year and the Pacific Appeal.

Title: Pacific Appeal - January 3, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor calls upon his readers to keep up their subscriptions, pay their fees, and encourage new readers to subscribe.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Claims of the Appeal.

Title: Pacific Appeal - November 21, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor comments on the seeming reader preference for newspapers published in the eastern part of the country over those published in their home state of California. He emphasizes the benefits of continuing support of the Pacific Appeal over these "imported" newspapers.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: A Word in Relation to the Celebration of January 1st, 1864.

Title: Pacific Appeal - December 26, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor emphasizes promptness for all those who plan to participate in the upcoming January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Pacific Appeal - July 26, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor expresses the value and benefit of the Pacific Appeal newspaper, and asks for an increase in subscriptions.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Conclusion of our Second Volume.

Title: Pacific Appeal - March 26, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor marks the end of another year of publication by reviewing all that the newspaper has helped accomplish since it began. He urges his subscribers to help the newspaper stay in publication by making their subscription payments on time.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Selfishness and Monopoly.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 5, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor offers a brief tongue-in-cheek apology for not providing newspaper space for other articles and advertisements.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: "The Year of Jubilee Has Come!" January,, 1, 1863.

Title: Pacific Appeal - January 3, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor officially announces that the Emancipation Proclamation is now in effect. Slavery is abolished in the U.S.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column