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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The American Citizen--Canada Mission--Ourself. Title: Colored American - April 10, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer replies to an article in the American Citizen newspaper indicating that fugitives are being aided in their escape to Canada. He says that the belief that African Americans who succeed in other countries will reflect positively on those left in the U.S. is just another scam to realize the goals of Colonization. He wonders why it's necessary for African Americans to leave their home country to show their own worth when they can do this now where they are. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Emigration of Colored People to Canada. Title: Colored American - November 18, 1837 Speaker or author: Ray, Charles B. (Charles Bennett), 1807-1886 Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer notes that most African Americans are immigrating to Canada to find relief from prejudice and unemployment. He urges them instead to immigrate to Wisconsin, which is currently being settled. Land there is inexpensive, the territory is beautiful, and people live together harmoniously. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Visit to Toronto, Canada. Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - August 18, 1854 Speaker or author: Watkins, William J. Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??) The writer comments briefly on his visit to Toronto, Canada and the work being done there on behalf of its black citizens. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: More Begging! Elder Piper, Free Mission Baptist Missionary at Chatham!! Clothes for Fugitives!! Title: Provincial Freeman - May 30, 1857 Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer calls attention to the continued solicitation of charity for fugitive slaves living in Canada. This type of "begging" for help is unwelcomed and unwanted by the people of African descent living in Canada. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: United States and Canada -- a Parallel. Title: Provincial Freeman - October 13, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The author makes a comparison between the authority in the U.S. government of the "slave power," and the similar authority the Canadian government has given to the Roman Catholic Church. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Yankee Piety in Canada. Title: Provincial Freeman - September 15, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer accuses an organization called The American Sunday School Union of attempting to subvert and destroy the Canadian government in its efforts to return fugitive slaves to the U.S. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Colored Men of Canada and the Eastern War. Title: Provincial Freeman - June 16, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer briefly comments on the Crimean war. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The "Colonist" and the Fugitives. Title: Provincial Freeman - May 5, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer comments on an article published in another newspaper offering a weak apology for a previously published statement saying that fugitive slaves made "undesirable citizens." The circular logic in the apology noted that if the fugitives were "intelligent and industrious" that they wouldn't care what color they were. The assumption is already made in this writer's statement that these people are "ignorant and brutally trained." Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Mrs. H. B. Stowe's Visit to Canada. Title: Provincial Freeman - June 7, 1856 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer discusses rumors of an upcoming visit by author H. B. Stowe. He believes those who would make a profit off the condition of fugitive slaves in Canada are using this visit as a money making scheme. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Relations of Canada to American Slavery. Title: Provincial Freeman - March 24, 1853 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer discusses the role of Canada in U.S. efforts to capture runaway slaves. Since Canada is a British province, and since there are no slaves on British soil, slaves are not considered fugitives once they cross into Canada. He emphasizes the problems this relationship creates between the two countries. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: The Circular Calling upon Fugitives from Canada for West India Labours. Title: Provincial Freeman - July 1, 1854 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer expresses his opinion of a circular he received calling for people of African descent living in Canada to work in the British West Indies. He believes this is another immigration scheme created by those who suppose these people are not smart enough to stay where they are. Description of file(s): four scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Begging for Fugitives in Canada. Title: Provincial Freeman - April 14, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer laments the continued perception among the Canadian public that people of African descent are unable to care for themselves. The automatic assumption that these people must be clothed, fed, and sheltered is degrading to the race. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Speeches of Mr. Dall of Canada, and Mr. Remond of the United States, on the 1st of August, at Abington, Massachusetts. Title: Provincial Freeman - August 19, 1854 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer offers his opinions of the views of two anti-slavery lecturers. This is mainly a critique of the opinons of Mr. Dall on the future success of people of African descent living in Canada. Description of file(s): four scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Annexation of Canada. Title: Provincial Freeman - July 1, 1854 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer shares an article published in a Virginia newspaper about the idea of annexaction of Canada. He tells his readers that this article does more harm than good in its attempt to explain the political position of Canadians on this subject. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: African Civilization Society of Canada. Title: Provincial Freeman - January 29, 1859 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer tells his readers that the question of "African civilization" is divided among two groups in Canada. One argues that civilizing Africa will put an end to the slave trade once and for all; the other is totally against anything that even sounds like immigration (or Colonization). Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Canada -- Liberia -- H. Ford Douglass -- Provincial Freeman -- Mary A. Shadd. Title: Provincial Freeman - July 19, 1856 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer underscores the benefits of the Provincial Freeman newspaper and publications like it in helping to promote justice and freedom among those of African descent. (Partially illegible; best copy available.) Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages (partially illegible) |
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Subtitle: A Plan to Kidnap Fugitives. Title: Provincial Freeman - January 20, 1855 Speaker or author: S. Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer warns his readers of a scheme that may be underway in the U.S. to capture fugitive slaves as they reach the Canadian border. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: What do the Fugitives in Canada stand mostly in need of? Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 26, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) After living off charity and donations of food and clothing, the editor tells his readers that the time has come for the fugitive slaves and the poor to begin fending for themselves. He suggests that now they "produce what they consume" and stop living as beggars. The cost of shipping donations of food and clothing would be better spent on education and land. Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Seven Fugitives Captured. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 21, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) Brief account of fugitives who escaped from a southern prison and were thwarted in their attempts to reach Canada. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Temperance in Canada. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 12, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) Brief overview of a monthly temperance meeting in Sandwich township. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |