Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Progress of Liberty in Ohio. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer expresses his opinion about the recent attempt to reinstate the black laws in Ohio. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Anti-Slavery Bugle; Black Code; black laws; court; degradation; government; legislature; mulatto; newspaper; Ohio; politics; testimony People: Gilcrest, Mr.; Kent, Mr. Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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