Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: Religion. Title: Colored American - December 16, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor offers the newspaper's stance on the question of the abolition of slavery. He believes that in this matter God will make the choice ("Thy Will be done"), and the newspaper will not offer a firm stance against slavery. At the same time, he trusts that God is against this system of human bondage. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; United States--History--19th century Keywords: abolition; ethics; morality; religion; Slavery; universal emancipation Publication type: editorials; Newspapers |
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