Black Abolitionist Archive

Subtitle: "No Government Monopoly."

Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 10, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

A convention was held to address the issue of state prisons performing work that mechanics now do (and thus taking jobs). The writer asks if this solidarity of mechanical workers applies to African American mechanics as well.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Editors are Slaves.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - November 13, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The editor answers those who have criticized the newspaper for publishing resolutions given at an unannounced public meeting.

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

Subtitle: Our Course.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - December 27, 1843

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The editor calls for a united effort in the fight against oppression of the race. He also asks his readers to send in letters to be published in the newspaper that will aid in this unity of purpose.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Clarksonian.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - March 27, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The editor responds to the editor of the Clarksonian newspaper who had corrected the grammar of the Palladium of Liberty.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Our Paper.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - October 9, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The editor tells his readers that the newspaper is in financial trouble since some subscribers are not sending in their subscription payments.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Our Position.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - June 12, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer acknowledges the ongoing debate among African American newspaper editors regarding the issue of "common schools."

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Idleness in Our City.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 10, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer admonishes the parents among his readers who allow their children to roam the streets without sending them to school or at least directing them to learn a trade.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Falsehood.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - October 2, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer alerts his readers to a false rumor circulating regarding voting rights.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Pompaola!

Title: Palladium of Liberty - May 22, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer alerts his readers to the preparations already being made to celebrate the August 1st anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Abolitionist But.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 21, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer asks those who make excuses for not working for abolition what it will take for them to rally behind this important cause and help to end slavery.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Colonization.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - October 16, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer attempts to clarify his opinion on the idea of Colonization.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Western.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 10, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer briefly comments on reports of recent activities of members of the Liberty Party.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Disunion of Florida.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - May 8, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer briefly comments on the idea currently before Congress of dividing Florida into two territories.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Whig and Democrat.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - September 11, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer briefly comments on the presidential campaign currently underway.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Death and Suicide of Governor Reynolds of Missouri.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer briefly comments on the recent suicide of Governor Reynolds of Missouri.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: To Farmers.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - September 11, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer calls for unity of purpose among all African American farmers in the effort to help those still enslaved.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Dr. Delaney and his Paper.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - May 15, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments briefly on a recent edition of Dr. Martin R. Delany's newspaper, "Mystery."

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Petition Presented.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on a petition sent by a citizen of Ohio attempting to prevent people of mixed race to vote and/or participate in the school fund.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created free and equal."

Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 24, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on a quote by John Wesley on liberty and freedom.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Outrage and Death.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 3, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on a recent incident in which an African American man was beaten to death by a gang of white thugs.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column