19 10 250 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Meetings and Events Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philadelphia; 10.15.1844 (Meeting) Description An account of the resource AMERICAN FREE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION. The sixth annual meeting of the society will be held in Philadelphia, on the 15th of Tenth month. To all persons interested in supplying themselves with productions free from the guilt of Oppression,--and to the members of the Anti-Slavery Societies, an earnest invitation is given to be present at this meeting. To the former that they may effectively aid in carrying on a work which they consider essential to secure a conscience void of offence toward God and man--to the Abolitionists who do not refrain from the use of slave labor products that they may learn--that in this UNION WITH SLAVEHOLDERS, they are upholding a system which they wish to destroy. JAMES MOTT, Ch'n. Ex. Com. Philadelphia, 9th mo. 18th., 1844. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Mott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Anti-Slavery Standard 5:19, p. 75 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10.10.1844 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Meetings and Events Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philadelphia; 10.19.1842 (Meeting) Description An account of the resource AMERICAN FREE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION The Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Free Produce Association, will be held at Clarkson Hall, Philadelphia, on Third day, the 19th of Tenth month, 1842. BENJ. S. JONES, Secretary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benj. S. Jones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Anti-Slavery Standard 2:18, p. 3 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10.07.1841 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Meetings and Events Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philadelphia; 10.21.1845 (Meeting) Description An account of the resource FREE PRODUCE The Seventh Annual Meeting of the American Free Produce Society will be held in Philadelphia, on third day, the 21st of 10th mo. All persons interested in the cause of the slave, are earnestly invited to be present. SARAH PUGH, sec. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sarah Pugh Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Anti-Slavery Standard 6: 18, p. 3 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10.02.1845 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Meetings and Events Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philadelphia; 6.6.1847 (Meeting) Description An account of the resource Free Produce Meeting A general Meeting of the Free Produce Association of Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, will be held at Clarkson Hall, north side of Cherry street, above Sixth, on Sixth day, 6th mo. 11th, at 8 o'clock, P.M. Friends generally, of both sexes, are invited to attend. Geo. W. Taylor, Secretary Philada., 5th mo. 29th, 1847 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:7, p. 144 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5.1847 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poetry Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poetry Description An account of the resource Poetry. For the National Anti-Slavery Standard. J. Oswald Murray's Poem, condemning the ministers of the Free Church of Scotland for accepting the contributions of slaveholders, altered for the candid consideration of all persons who approve of the same, while they purchase and use the products of slave labor. BY HENRY GREW. “So ye will take the vile accursed” thing, “The price of human wrongs and human tears, And then with canting sophistry,” ye sing No “treachery” in “our ears.” “And will ye stretch the hand to Southern lords, Lords of the whip and fetter, and of man;” And give the tempting gold, more choice than words, To soothe them, “if ye can.” “Ye, who so lately struck for Freedom's sake,” And vowed eternal fealty to the cause; Ye are the men who of vile gains partake, “All for a little dross.” “Even Pharisaic hypocrites of old Cast from the Temple's sacred treasury The price of blood, the stained, ill-gotten gold, The cursed Judas fee.” “But ye, the” men “of better, clearer times,” Men “of a church that <xsl-text></xsl-text>calls <xsl-text></xsl-text>itself the Free,” Receive the bloody fruits of “distant climes To share with Slavery.” “Have ye forgot the deep, condign disgrace” Yourselves “have heaped upon the” “oppressor's” “name,” “That ye so willingly assume his place And rush to share his shame?” Forget ye not “the Hero who declared” “Unto the least of these it is to me?” To pay the oppressor for his spoils, ye “dared:” Is this no “treachery?” Now do ye heap on Scotia's priests “disgrace,” Because they took the Southron's impious “gold;” Go then with them and take your <xsl-text></xsl-text>honored <xsl-text></xsl-text>place, Ye bought the spoils he sold. “Lo! in the” garments of your wardrobes, “men Will see the slave's blood with the” cotton “mixed:” On even plate of sweetened luxury “then Shall gory stains be fixed.” “And in the pauses of each” luscious round “The music of his groans shall greet your ears;” And, mingled with your offered thanks, shall sound The “dropping of his tears.” Oh! see thy brother trodden down in wo; Hear “women's shrieks” still quiver Slavery's air; Then tremble, <xsl-text></xsl-text>for the profit you bestow, Is that which keeps them there<xsl-text></xsl-text>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Anti-Slavery Standard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7.10.1845 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poetry Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Prayer (Poem) Description An account of the resource In the following brief prayer, the wants of the humble Christian are condensed in a manner worthy of Quarles or Herbert: PRAYER BY THOMAS ELWOOD, A QUAKER OF 1600 Oh! that mine eyes might closed be To what concerns me not to see-- That deafness might possess mine ear To what concerns me not to hear; That truth my tongue might always tie From ever speaking foolishly; That no vain thought might ever rest Or be conceived in my breast; That by each word and deed and thought, Glory may to my God be brought! But what are wishes? Lord, mine eye On Thee is fixed, to Thee I cry-- Wash, Lord, and purify my heart, And make it clean in every part; And when 'tis clean, Lord, keep it too, For that is more than I can do. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas Elwood Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:2, p. 48 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1.2.1847 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles, Letters to the Editors, etc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Produce of Free Labor Description An account of the resource PRODUCE OF FREE LABOR. We have received from the Corresponding Committee of the Free Produce Society of Philadelphia, answers to the questions proposed some time since, in our paper, in regard to the productions of Free Labor, which is given below. We are much obliged to the Committee for the attention which they have bestowed on the subject, and recommend the communication to all persons who have conscientious scruples about using articles tainted with slavery. Philadelphia, 5 th Month 12 th, 1831. ESTEEMED FRIEND:—A letter from thee, addressed to -----, of this city, was laid before the Committee of Correspondence of the Free Produce Society of Pennsylvania, at their last meeting, with a request that the committee would adopt measures in regard to it, whereby thou wouldst receive a full, and as far as practicable, a satisfactory answer to thy several queries respecting free goods.—Having been appointed at a former meeting, a subcommittee, for the purpose of corresponding with individuals who feel an interest in the cause of our oppressed colored brethren, the letter was referred to us, and although it is not now in our power to give as definite answers as we could wish, we will proceed to notice them as far as our present limited knowledge will permit. We would, however, remark that we have written to several individuals in the southern and western states, requesting of them such information upon this subject as may be serviceable or interesting; and when their replies are received, we shall, no doubt, be able to answer thy queries much more satisfactorily. Thy first question is—'Where and in what quantities are sugar, cotton and rice raised by free labor in the United States?' The maple sugar is the only kind that we can ascertain, with any degree of certainty, to be raised in the United States. This is cultivated in considerable quantities in the states of New-York and Ohio, and some in Pennsylvania; but in consequence of the great expense and difficulty of transportation from Ohio, all that has as yet come to this market has been the produce of the other two states. The greatest quantity that we have known being sold in one lot, was 600 barrels, equal to 125,000 pounds. We are unable to say whether this was all made in one season, or was the production of two or more years. We are inclined to the latter opinion. The free cotton of United States growth that has come to this market, has hitherto been sent to us by Nathan Hunt, Jr. of North Carolina. The first lot, sent two years since, consisted of nine bales. Last spring he was enabled to increase the quantity to thirty bales, and this spring we have received intelligence that he has procured and intends shipping about the same quantity again. In his letter, written upon the subject, he informs us that in consequence of the drought of the last season, there was not exceeding half a common crop; so that had it not been for this circumstance, the quantity raised would no doubt have been at least fifty or sixty bales. There are large quantities raised in Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee, and we hope that ere long, arrangements will be made to receive it from those states. Indeed, we have no doubts that as the demand increases, arrangements will be made to this effect. With respect to the article of rice, our information is very limited. We have satisfactorily ascertained that in the aggregate, considerable quantities are raised in the state of North Carolina, by individuals who are either too poor, or unwilling to employ slaves; but the quantity each one raises is comparatively small, and is considered unworthy the attention of the merchants who buy up the article for the market, and it is consequently disposed of to private families, or to those who mix it with that raised by slave labor. Twenty dollars premium over the market price has been offered for from five to ten casks, one half of it by C. Pierce, who is engaged in the sale of free groceries in this city, and the other half by the Colored Free Produce Society, as an inducement for some person to turn his attention towards collecting it from those who raise it by free labor, and keep it separate from the slave rice. We entertain the hope of obtaining it by another season. Thy second query is—'How may the free goods be produced, and what security would a person have that they certainly were raised by free labor?' This is already partly answered in the foregoing observations. We may, however, remark, that as we cannot be eye witnesses to the cultivation of these articles, we must exercise the utmost caution with respect to the channel through which we receive them. We are very liable to imposition, but this can be avoided with care. Having the most implicit confidence in Nathan Hunt, Jr., from whom we have hitherto received our cotton, inasmuch as many persons in this city are personally acquainted with him, and know him, as far as their acquaintance extends, to be a man of honor and probity, we are willing to receive such articles as come through his hands, as of genuine production. With respect to sugar, there is not much danger of our being deceived in the maple, if we are at all acquainted with the article, as it has a peculiar taste, smell and appearance, by which it is easily known. But other sugars have been imposed upon those unacquainted with the article, for maple, which were not of that description, so that even in this article it is necessary the conscientious should trace the channel through which it comes, from the retailer to the cultivator.— We have just been informed that maple sugar is cultivated by slave labor in the state of Maryland, so that in this article more care is required than we at first supposed. As no rice of the United States growth has, as yet, been obtained, it is unnecessary to say any thing further upon that article at present. Third query—'Is the supply of such of these articles, as are raised by free labor, greater or less than the demand?' In consequence of the disadvantages under which every new cause labors, while in its infancy, the free goods have not yet been brought into fair competition with the slave. The highest market price has been required for them, and, in some instances, a considerable advance. But as these goods have become more plenty, and the facilities of obtaining them have increased, the prices have necessarily been reduced, so that at present, there is not that great difference which at first existed. But until the prices are the same, we can scarcely expect that the free goods will be generally used; for although there are many who are friendly to the cause, and wish it success, still their zeal is not sufficient to induce them to give an advanced price. But as soon as the prices compete with each other, we may expect that every friend to the cause of humanity, will give the free goods the decided preference. In consequence of these disadvantages, we may say, that the demand for the cotton goods has not exceeded the supply. With respect to sugar, the quantity of maple that has come to market, has been trifling, compared to the demand for the article, and we have, therefore, had to look elsewhere for a supply. The East Indies, of course, claimed our attention, and we found that considerable quantities were annually imported from thence. But latterly our attention has been turned towards some of the West India Islands, in which we find that considerable quantities of sugar and molassas, of an excellent quality and free from any unpleasant taste, are made, and can be obtained with considerable facility. C. Peirce, to whom we have before referred, has made arrangements to receive a regular supply from Porto Rico, through such channels as we trust can be depended upon; so that the supply of sugar from the places we have mentioned, is, at present, fully equal to the demand. Of rice, considerable quantities might be sold, could it be obtained. Some has been received from foreign places, but the duty is equal to a prohibition to its importation. Fourth query—'What means and prospects are there of an increased supply?' Whenever a demand exists for any particular article, it is but seldom that any great length of time elapses, before that demand is satisfied. And as the circumstance of there being a market, and a ready sale for any particular kind of goods, is a great inducement to individuals to raise or manufacture that description of goods, and send them to the place where are wanted; so with regard to the free goods we have found that as the demand increased, the supply has hitherto increased in the same proportion. The first lot of cotton, consisting of nine bales, having met with a ready sale, at a fair price, Nathan Hunt, Jr. from whom it was received, exerted himself the succeeding year in collecting a larger quantity, and has expressed a willingness to increase his exertions as the demand increases. But it is not to him alone, we shall look for a supply. After the facilities of transportation shall become completed, so that goods can be sent from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee, almost any quantity can be procured from those states. St. Domingo and Mexican cotton can be imported by paying a duty of three cents per pound, which will be an increase on the price of the manufactured goods of only half a cent cent per yard, which is not worthy of consideration, so that with regard to the cotton goods, the prospect is truly encouraging. If the present struggle in Europe should result, as we most heartily hope it will, in the emancipation of the West India Islands, there will be no difficulty in procuring any quantity of sugar that the demand may require. But should this not be the case, there is no doubt but the quantity of maple sugar raised in the free states will be increased, as also that raised by free labor in the West India Islands. And it seems to us, that the latter is more particularly deserving of encouragement; for as it comes from the very heart of slavery, it may have the effect of causing some of the slaveholders to liberate their slaves, and work their plantations by free labor. Mexico and St. Domingo may also present their claims to our patronage. Fifth query—'Where any of these free articles are raised, are the laborers black or white?' With respect to those raised in the United States, we may answer, they are of both colors. The persons who cultivate the sugar in Porto Rico, are principally the natives of the Island, or the descendants of the Spaniards. Some others are also concerned in it. Of the Haytians, Mexicans, and East Indians, thy knowledge is, perhaps, superior to our own. Sixth query—'What varieties of cotton fabrics are manufactured from cotton produced by free labor?' Shirtings of different qualities, Sheetings, Checks of different patterns and qualities, Cotton Shawls, Calicoes of various patterns, Jean, Table Diaper, Dimity, Bed Ticking, Sewing and Knitting Cotton, Battings for quilts, Wadding, Vigonia Cassimere, Candle Wick. By the request of one of the members of the Female Association for the Encouragement of Free Cotton, we enclose to thee a specimen of knitting cotton. It is part of a hank sent to the Association last summer, by a friend in Richmond, Indiana, manufactured of cotton raised in Illinois, purchased in Cincinnati, and prepared at the spinning factory of Charles W. Starr, of Richmond, Indiana. For further information respecting the free cotton raised in that quarter, thou canst apply to James Lamb, of Kaskaskia, Illinois, or Eli B. Clemson, Lebanon, Illinois. Seventh query—'Is there any manufactory which is confined to cotton raised by free labor?' We cannot answer with certainty, but our impression is, that the factory conducted by C.W. Starr, of Richmond, Indiana, is devoted exclusively to the free cotton. The persons who manufacture the goods for this market, have also expressed their willingness, that in case sufficient free cotton can be obtained to keep them employed during the whole year, they would not manufacture any other kind; and there is no doubt many others, in different parts of the Union, might be found of like disposition. We notice, with much gratification, thy observations respecting the prospect of a Society being formed in your city, for the encouragement of free produce, as well as the establishment of a store for the sale of goods of this description. Union of efforts is the surest means of accomplishing any great undertaking, and although this must be an individual work, in which each one must lay his hand to the plough, without regarding the course pursued by his neighbor, still there is much encouragement afforded and many difficulties are overcome, by mutual cooperation, which individual enterprise would be unable to accomplish. But we cannot too strongly caution those who engage in the work, to beware of imposition; for it has been with surprise and indignation that we have witnessed the extent to which it has been practised in this city. It seems to be the opinion of too many, that deception in this cause is no crime, and that, so long as our consciences are satisfied, it is all that is necessary, and they will, therefore, either tacitly (which is frequently the case) or otherwise, vend their slave goods for free, when they know they are not of the description required. We have, with much pleasure, noticed thy exertions on behalf of our oppressed colored brethren, and do, most sincerely, hope they may be crowned with success. Friends to their cause are daily increasing, and although in some parts of our Union laws have been enacted, which are an outrage upon humanity, and a disgrace to the nation, still there seems to be no other alternative than patiently to submit, and bear our testimony against it, until the cup of their iniquity be filled, when shame and disgust may be the means of producing a change for which humanity, reason, and the inherent laws of our nature, have been for so long a time appealed to in vain. We remain, very respectfully, the friends. JAMES L. PEIRCE, PETER WRIGHT, JOSEPH PARKER. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Liberator Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6.11.1831 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James L. Peirce, Peter Wright, Joseph Parker Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles, Letters to the Editors, etc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PRODUCE OF FREE LABOR. CIRCULAR.: To the Farmers, Planters, Merchants, and others, in the United States and elsewhere. Description An account of the resource The system of slavery, as it exists at present, particularly on the American continent and islands, has produced much uneasiness and deep concern among the philanthropists of our time. It is very evident that the evil resulting from it is increasing steadily, and in an alarming degree. It is also susceptible of the clearest demonstration that, unless something be done speedily to arrest the progress of this evil, those sections of country wherein it prevails are destined to witness the most direful calamities; for all experience teaches us that, if the course at present pursued be long preserved in, that must, in the nature of things, be the inevitable consequence. Much has been said by persons who have the welfare of mankind at heart, to awaken the public attention, and exercise the public mind upon this subject. Many plans have been proposed with the view of totally abolishing the slave system, as the only means of preventing a state of things that must destroy the peace and prosperity of the nations, in which it is tolerated. But the advocates of this measure have difficulties of the most imposing kind to encounter at every step. The habits and prejudices contracted in several centuries, and all the calculations of avarice and self-interest (however blind, mistaken, and erroneous they may be,) are arrayed before them, and present obstacles altogether insurmountable. Many are convinced that free labor is, invariably, more profitable than that of slaves: and when this shall be fairly proven, an important point will be gained. For this reason and from motives of a conscientious nature, many have resolved to abstain from using the productions of slave-labor, and encourage those who may produce the staple commodities of slaveholding countries by free hands. Although much good has been done by the friends of humanity for a portion of our fellow-men, who have had unjustly to drink of the bitter cup of slavery, still much more remains to be done. There are, at this time, several millions of human beings, in our own and other countries, who are held in bondage, and must continue to groan under the tyrant's yoke, while the hopeless sign for liberty is heaved in vain, unless the philanthropic and the truly conscientious shall put forth their peaceful, but effective energies, in their behalf. While the love of money prevails over that of justice and humanity, but little can be hoped for through the medium of argument. While we continue to purchas and consume the labor of slaves, the cupidity of their owners will be nourished, and their chains more firmly rivetted. In order, therefore, to lessen the inducements for the continuance of this unhallowed practice; first, by aiding the philanthropic in effecting their wishes, as aforesaid, whereby the attention of many more may be drawn towards the subject; and secondly, by assisting to facilitate the making of experiments that may have a tendency to throw light upon it; we, the undersigned, have opened a mercantile house in the city of Baltimore, for the purchase and sale, on commission, of the products of free labor in general, (particularly article in the grocery line,) with the excption of spiritous liquors. The business of the firm will be transacted in the name of M. LAMB & LUNDY: and from the arrangements which we have made, and are making, together with a studied and careful attention to the orders of our friends and the promotion of their interests, we hope to be able to give general satisfaction. We shall strictly confine our dealings to commodities which are the production of free labor, as aforesaid, and shall endeavor to keep constantly on hand a general assortment of articles of that description, to dispose of by wholesale or retail. Farmers, Planters, and Merchants, in the United States and elsewhere, who may be disposed to make consignments to our care, may depend on having their business promptly and faithfully transacted.--And all, willing to patronize such an establishment, are hereby assured that the utmost care will be taken to guard against deception in the articles offered by us for sale. Having taken a commodious ware-house in a central part of the city, and being determined to use every exertion to accommodate such as may favor us with their custom, we shall confidently look forward with the hope of success in our undertaking. Persons at a distance, who may desire to correspond with us on business of a commercial nature, will please direct their communications to M. LAMB & LUNDY, No. 61. South Calvert Street, Baltimore. MICHAEL LAMB BENJAMIN LUNDY Baltimore, 8th mo. 5th, 1826. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michael Lamb and Benjamin Lundy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Genius of Universal Emancipation 1:49, p. 388 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8.5.1826 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles, Letters to the Editors, etc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Productions of Free Labor. Description An account of the resource PRODUCTIONS OF FREE LABOR.   The Committee appointed to inquire into the expediency of recommending to the American Anti-Slavery Society to make the offer of a premium of such amount as they shall deem proper, on certain articles produced by free labor in any part of the United States, beg leave to report: Your Committee believe that the subject of the resolution committed to their consideration, has a bearing on the good cause which we are associated to promote, of such importance as to merit the serious attention of the Convention. It must be obvious to every reflecting mind, that the desolating waters of slavery, which amid storms of vile oppressions, are bearing away their miserable victims to the ocean of death, are to be traced to the fountains of depravity in the human heart. The idolatry of covetousness, which the Lord of all abhorreth, has sacrificed on its cruel altars all the rights and interests of man. What motive induced the owner of the first slave ship to invade the land of the colored man, to steal his brother, and bear him away from his wife, his children, and his home? Was it not that love of money which is the root of all evil? What induced the West India planter to purchase the living flesh and blood and bones sent to him by the soul of avarice? Was it not the hope of unrighteous gain, to be obtained from the hard and unrequited labors of the wretched captive? And on what foundation did that hope rest, but on the assurance that individuals would purchase and consume the produce of that uncompensated and cruel toil? Here, then, we see the galling chain, and that it is the last link which moves all the rest. As it is for the consumer of the fiery poison, that the retailer applies to the wholesale vender, and he to the distiller; so in this case, it is for the consumer the lash is driving the slave to his toil, the man-stealer is going about this land of pretended freedom seeking whom he may devour, and the slave ship is violating all law both human and divine. Let the consumers of the liquid poison say to the retailer, we shall drink no more of your waters of death, and what is the consequence? He buys no more; the wholesale vender buys no more; the distiller makes no more. So if the consumers of slave produce should say, we will no longer be partakers of other men's sins, we will eat no more, we will wear no more, the product of fraud and oppression, of the groans and tears of our brethren, the consequence must be, that the labor of the slave would be valuable no more. The sordid and reckless trafficker in human souls would buy and sell no more, and no more would the ocean bear on her polluted bosom the abodes of the miserable victims of relentless avarice and cupidity. It is believed that free labor, if generally established on equitable principle, would promote, in various respects, the prosperity of the slaveholding States. It is obvious, however, that under the present direful and lamented system, the extraordinary efforts and means necessary to furnish the friends of humanity with the articles enumerated in the resolution, in the desirable contemplated manner, must be attended with some additional expense. It cannot, therefore, be reasonably expected that the end proposed in the resolution can be obtained without the means it suggests. Impressed with the belief that the object of the resolution is in perfect accordance with the great and distinguishing principle of our noble association, your Committee present these few considerations, which incline them to the conclusion that the recommendation proposed in the following resolution is expedient: Resolved, That it be recommended to the American Anti-Slavery Society to make the offer of a premium of dollars for every cwt. of merchantable cotton; for every cwt. of rice; for every, cwt. of sugar; and for hhds. of molasses, of a good and merchantable quality:—such premium to be paid upon satisfactory evidence being presented that such articles are the produce of free labor in any part of the United States. All which is respectfully submitted. HENRY GREW, SAMUEL FOSTER, HENRY E. BENSON. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Liberator Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6.28.1834 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Henry Grew, Samuel Foster, Henry E. Benson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles, Letters to the Editors, etc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Products of Slavery Description An account of the resource For the Liberator.<xsl-text></xsl-text> PRODUCTS OF SLAVERY. MR. EDITOR— I have long felt a deep and painful interest in the condition of our unfortunate fellow beings, whose cause you have so warmly espoused, and whose rights you have so strenously advocated. I have hoped that the 'Liberator' would do much good in our community by attracting public attention to the evils of slavery; affording information to many who were ignorant of the nature and extent of its horrors, and awakening a benevolent sympathy for its wretched victims. Though I have always pitied the slaves, and thought them an unhappy and injured race, and that those who held them in bondage were unjust, tyrannical and wicked for so doing, I had never supposed the extent of misery on the one side, or of injustice and cruelty on the other, so extreme, as I now perceive it to be. I considered it, (as many others still do) an irremediable evil, which might be meliorated by the increasing extension of philanthropy, and especially by the progress of christianity; but I had formed no estimate of a probability that the whole system might be annihilated. I now feel convinced that it may, and ought to be entirely abolished; that the oppressed slaves may be emancipated, and their oppressors taught to know and feel the injustice and criminality of retaining them in bondage. I am convinced that no human being has a right to exact the unwilling and uncompensated labor of his fellow mortals; to deprive them of liberty, or obstruct their advancement in knowledge and virtue. I doubt not this conviction will ultimately prevail in every community, where the obligations of religion and philanthropy are acknowledged; though the process may be slow; having to contend with much ignorance prejudice and error. This conviction, however, is but the first step towards a result so desirable as the total abolition of slavery. Every long established custom acquires a strong hold on the feelings of those who are habituated to its control; we know that its power in many cases is almost unconquerable; and this is especially the case, where a custom, however injurious in its tendencies, is a source of pecuniary emolument, or worldly aggrandizement to those interested in its continuance. It therefore becomes necessary for the attainment of this great and good object— the universal emancipation of our colored brethren— the complete overthrow of this abominable traffic in human flesh— to investigate the whole subject fairly and calmly; to discuss it fully and freely; to ascertain, as far as possible, what are the best means and methods for the accomplishment of this great end. On this point, I find there is great diversity of opinion. Men of equal talents, equal piety, and equal benevolence, take different and almost opposite views of the whole subject: my mind has been much perplexed, by hearing what seemed to me very strong arguments on both sides of the question. With regard to the main subject, universal emancipation, as I before remarked, I have no doubt. I think it may, and it ought to be accomplished; but with regard to the means of its accomplishment, I do not feel so decided. I wish very earnestly to obtain more light, to understand more clearly how the measures which have been suggested can operate to produce the desired effect. In the Liberator of February 19th, I noticed an article on 'Free and Slave Labor;' containing several questions, respecting the practicability of measures which have been recommended. I have been hoping these questions would receive plain demonstrative answers from some one well acquainted with the subject; and that my own doubts might thereby be solved. I should not then have troubled you with this communication. If it can be proved that abstinence from the products of slave labor will tend, in any considerable degree, to effect the desired object, many friends who are interested in the cause, would unite with me in adopting the practice, immediately, without hesitation. We have been assured by one party, that such a practice would certainly produce this effect; but have not yet been told how. We have been assured by others, that this measure could do no good, and might even injure those whom we are seeking to benefit. We do not feel satisfied either, with their theory. I will briefly relate some of their arguments. They say, 'that if we refuse to purchase the products of free labor, and thereby lessen the demand for those articles, the planters will send them to Europe, or elsewhere; they will retaliate on us, by refusing to purchase our articles, and obstructing our foreign trade; this operation will only shift the difficulty, without removing it wholly. Our own manufacturers will suffer, by losing a ready market for their commodities; thus our own means will be diminished; the southerners will be irritated, without being reformed, by our coercive measures; and the poor slaves will remain in the same unhappy condition, notwithstanding all our efforts to relieve them.' This is a melancholy consideration indeed; I shall be thankful if it can be proved unfounded. If a fair and distinct reply can be given to the queries before stated, and I can be convinced of the utility of the plan which induced them; I shall be rejoiced to aid the good cause, in that way, and also in any other wherein I have ability. Positive assertions, violent declamation and bitter denunciations against the offending party, prove nothing to my mind. I have heard much of this rhetoric on many occasions; and pardon me, if I say, on this particular subject, I have been pained several times by reading articles in the 'Liberator,' which manifested an unchristian spirit. It is undoubtedly the duty of christians to hear their testimony against the vices of the age; and any one whose office or situation entitles him to repaire, admonish or exhort his brethern, would speak freely, and even boldly, if occasion require it. But those who wish to follow the example of their divine Master, or the teachings of his apostles, will temper indignation with mildness, being <xsl-text></xsl-text>grieved <xsl-text></xsl-text>at the hardness of men's hearts; they will instruct with meekness such as oppose themselves, even to the dictates of humanity; and feel some compassion for the sinner, while condemning his sin. They will at least refrain from such sarcasms and invectives as will have a tendency to rouse the evil passions, without awakening the consciences of those whom they censure. I will not, however, enlarge here; perhaps I have already said too much. Hoping you will answer the questions proposed, or refer your correspondents to some publication in which the subject has been fully stated and explained, I close this communication with sincere wishes that the right cause will prevail and prosper. A.O. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A.O. 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