7 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 COLORED FREE PRODUCE SOCIETY Description An account of the resource The circumstances of a society having been organized some months since in Philadelphia, under the above title, has been mentioned before in this work. The following is the preamble to their Constitution. We should be glad to insert the articles themselves, but have not room to spare at present. This association may be considered auxiliary to the Pennsylvania Free Produce Society, the proceedings of which have been heretofore noticed. "Whereas, the Constitution of the United States expressly declares, that "all men are born free and equal," but in consequence of the superior wealth and influence of the white population, they have deemed themselves justifiable in establishing and pursuing the notorious practice of holding their colored brethren, who are the children of the same Almighty Parent, and possesed of the same feelings with themselves, mental and physical, in the most abject servitude and oppression--trafficking in their flesh, separating parent from child, husband from wife, and brother from sister, without any regard to those social and domestic enjoyments, which they themselves profess to esteem so highly: And, whereas, it is well ascertained, that self-interest will induce individuals to perform acts for which reason and humanity have long been appealed to in vain; and as every individual who uses the produce of slave labor encourages the slave-holder, becomes also a participator in his wickedness, and rivets the chains of the oppressed more firmly: And, whereas, the substituting of the produce of freemen for that of slaves, is a sure method of lessening the value of slave-labor and destroying the gains of the hardened oppressor, and will, therefore, induce him sooner or later, to restore to the oppressed those inalienable rights, of which they have been so cruelly and unjustly deprived: And, moreover, as it particularly becomes us, who are more closely allied to the sons of Africa, to use our influence to change their present degraded condition, and restore them to the rank which nature and nature's God designed they should occupy: Therefore, we, whose names are hereunto subscribed, agree to form ourselves into an association, to be called the "Colored Free Produce Society of Pennsylvania," that we may the more easily obtain and impart such information, connected with this subjct, as may promote the objects above stated: and for the furtherance of these views we adopt for our government the following Constitution." The annexed proceedings of a meeting of the association, are inserted at the request of the officers thereof. A stated meeting of the Colored, Free Produce Society, was held in Philadelphia, on the evening of the 18th of April, 1831. The meeting was honored by the presence of several of our white friends, who are members of a similar institution. The House being organized, business commenced by calling the roll, after which the quarterly contributions were taken up. The minutes of the preceeding meeting were then read by the Secretary; and the minutes of the corresponding committee were read by their Secretary. A report being presented by the corresponding committee, on motion it was read & adopted. A communication was handed in by one of our white friends:--which was also read. The meeting was then addressed, by Mr. Lundy; he stated many important things, for our encouragement; he was followed by another gentleman, with some very salutary remarks. It was, on motion, resolved, That this society appropriate ten dollars, to be added to the premium offered for Rice, raised by free labor. On motion, resolved, that the thanks of this meeting be given to those white friends, who have honored us with their presence and advice. JAMES CORNISH, Secretary. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. The committee to whom was referred the preparation of a report, relative to the proceedings of the colored Free Produce Society, respectfully state: That they have had the subject under consideration, and cannot regard it in any other light than that of the deepest interest to us--because it looks forward to the annihilation of a practice, which has long been regarded by some of the most enlightened nations in Europe, as piratical, unjust, and anti-christian, in its operations--because it deprives man of those privileges which are inseparable from his constitutional habits, for no other reason than the unalterable color of his skin. Your committee has the satisfaction to observe, that since the formation of this society, the demand and consumption of the articles of Free Produce have exceeded the most sanguine expectations of its friends; and as an evidence of this, we learn, by a statement of Mr. James L. Pierce, a gentleman who is extensively engaged in the sale of articles of Free Produce, that the sales within the last 18 months have been between five and six thousand dollars.--And so warmly have some of the members of this society entered into the spirit of the undertaking, that from 23 to 50 lbs of free sugar have been purchased at a time for family consumption.--And one of them has commenced the sale of Free Cotton articles, upon a small scale. Your committee would further mention, that they hav had repeated interviews with the members of the white Free Produce Society, from which they have drived much satisfaction and information. Your committee humbly hope that they have fulfilled the duty assigned them--and, therefore beg to be discharged. FREDERICK A. HINTON ROBT. PURVIS. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Cornish, Frederick A. Hinton, Robert Purvis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Genius of Universal Emancipation 2:1, p. 6 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5.1831 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 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 GENEVA, January 15th, 1839. Description An account of the resource For the Colored American. GENEVA, January 15th, 1839. Dear Brother Cornish, The following is transmitted to you for publication in your valuable paper. The annual meeting of the Geneva Colored Anti-Slavery Society, was held on the 7th January, 1839; Anthony Freeman, President, in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Salaby Hardy. The report was then read and adopted. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year. REV. NATHAN CONDOL, President. A. FREEMAN, ) Vice JOHN DUFFIN,) Presidents. J.W. DUFFIN, Secretary A. LUCAS, Treasurer. Samuel Condol, Philip Gillian, John Jones, T. Lee, J. Brown - Executive Committee. John Bland, Esq. Collector. After some amendments to the constitutions, the following resolution was offered by John Brown: Resolved, That we will bless God for such of our beloved sisters as have united their labors with ours, and that we earnestly invite every colored female amongst us, who feels for female honor, for human happiness and virtue, and for God's holy law, to join her prayers and efforts with ours in behalf of the suffering and dumb. Rev. Nathan Condol, offered the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the duty of every Colored American to respect each other, and in this way he will do more for their brethren than in any other way. On motion of J.W. Duffin, Resolved, That we invite the members of this society, to prayerfully and diligently ponder the question, whether they can innocently or consistently use the products of slave labor. The meeting, though not fully attended, was one of unusual interest; a number were added to the society; over forty dollars was pledged for the cause this year, some of which was paid on the spot; had the society been fully attended, we have no doubt but twice that amount could have been raised. The cause is advancing amongst us, we are beginning to feel more and more for those in bonds as bound with them. Our beloved sisters, who are connected with this society, are doing much to push forward this cause - would to God that the hearts of our sisters everywhere, were enlisted on the side of the thousands of their sex, who are robbed and oppressed. We begin to experience the usefulness of the Colored American, we believe that it has done much in elevating us as a people, and we look forward to the time when this little sheet will be ably sustained, not only by us but by everyone who feels for the well-being of our race, and if needs be other publications brought into the field to help carry forward the cause of truth and justice. Let me say in conclusion that our people in these parts are anxious to have a convention of the people of color, to be held at some convenient time and place during the coming summer. Would it not be to our advantage to meet together and deliberate upon these subjects that so intimately concerns us, and devise ways and means for our own elevation and improvement, and for the good of those in bonds? Yours for the oppressed, JAMES W. DUFFIN, Sec. of G.C.A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James W. Duffin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Colored American Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2.2.1839 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 What the Voice Said Description An account of the resource Maddened by Earth's wrong and evil, "Lord!" I cried in sudden ire, "From thy right hand, clothes with thunder, Shake the bolted fire! "Love is lost, and Faith is dying; With the brute the man is sold; And the dropping blood of labour Hardens into gold. "Here the dying wail of Famine There the battle's groan of pain; And, in silence, smooth-faced Mammon Reaping men like grain. "'Where is God, that we should fear him?' Thus the earth-born Titans say; 'God! if thou art living, hear us!' Thus the weak ones pray. "Thou, the patient Heaven upbrainding," Spake a solemn voice within; "Weary of our Lord's forebearance, Art thou free from sin? "Fearless brow to Him uplifting, Canst thou for his thunders call, Knowing that to guilt's attraction Evermore they fall? "Know'st thou not all germs of evil In thy heart await their time? Not thyself, but God's restraining, Stays their growth of crime. "Couldst thou boast, oh child of weakness! O'er the sons of wrong and strife, Were their strong temptations planted In thy path of life? Thou hast seen two streamlets gushing From one fountain, clear and free, But by widely varying channels Searching for the sea "Glideth one through greenest valleys, Kissing them with lips still sweet; One, mad-roaring down the mountains, Stagnates at their feet. "Is it choice whereby the Parsee, Kneels before his mother's fire; In his black tent did the Tartar Choose his wandering sire? "He alone, whose hand is bounding Human power and human will, Looking through each soul's surrounding, Knows its good or ill. "For thyself, while wrong and sorrow Make to thee their strong appeal, Coward wert thou not to utter What the heart must feel. "Earnest words must needs be spoken When the warm heart bleeds or burns With its scorn of wrong, or pity For the wronged, by turns. "But, by all thy nature's weakness, Hidden faults and follies known, Be thou, in rebuking evil, Conscious of thine own. "Nor the less shall stern-eyed duty To thy lips her trumpet set, But with harsher blasts shall mingle Wailings of regret." Cease not, Voice of holy speaking, Teacher sent of God, be near, Whispering through the day's cool silence, Let my spirit hear! So, when thoughts of evil doers Waken scorn or hatred move, Shall a mournful fellow feeling Temper all with love. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John G. Whittier Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:5, pp. 119-120 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1.5.1847 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 The Reformer (Poem) Description An account of the resource All grim and solid and brown with tan, I saw a Strong One, in his wrath, Smiting the godless shrines of man Along his path. The Church beneath her trembling done Essayed in vain her ghostly charm; Wealth shook within his guilded home With pale alarm. Fraud from his secret chambers fled Before the sunlight bursting in; Sloth drew her pillow o'er her head To drown the din. "Spare," Art implored, "yon holy pile; That grand, old, time-worn turret spare;" Meek Reverence kneeling in the aisle, Cried out "Forbear!" Gray-bearded Use, who, deaf and blind, Groped for his old accustomed stone, Leaned on his staff, and wept, to find His seat o'erthrown. Young Romance raised his dreamy eyes, O'erhung with paly locks of gold, "Why smite," he asked in a sad surprise, "The fair, the old!" Yet louder rang the Strong One's stroke, Yet nearer flash'd his axe's gleam; Shuddering and sick of heart I woke, As from a dream. I looked: aside the dust-cloud rolled-- The Water seemed the Builder too; Upspringing from the ruined Old I saw the New. 'Twas but the ruin of the bad-- The wasting of the wrong and ill; Whate'er of good the old time had Was living still. Calm grew the brows of him I feared; The frown which awed me passed away, And left behind a smile which cheered Like a breaking Day, Green grew the grain on battle-plains, O'er Swarded war-mounds grazed the cow; The slave stood forging from his chains The spade and plow. Where frowned the fort, pavilions gay And cottage windows, flower entwined, Looked out upon the peaceful bay And hills behind. Through vine-wreathed cups with wine once red, The lights on brimming crystal fell, Drawn, sparkling, from the rivulet head And mossy well. Through prison walls, like heaven-sent hope, Fresh breezes blew, and sunbeams strayed; And with the idle gallows-rope The young child played. Where the doomed victim in his cell Had counted o'er the weary hours, Glad school-girls, answering to the bell, Came crowned with flowers. Grown wiser from the lesson given, I fear no longer, for I know That where the share is deepest driven, The best fruits grow. The outworn right, the old abuse, The pious fraud transparent grown, The good held captive in the use Of Wrong alone-- These wait their doom, from that great law Which makes the past time serve to-day; And fresher life the World shall draw From their decay. Oh! backward-looking son of time!-- The new is old, the old is new, The cycle of a change sublime Still sweeping through. So wisely taught the Indian seer: Destroying Seva, forming Brahm, Who wake by turns Earth's love and fear, Are one, the same. As idly as in that old day Thou mournest, did thy sires repine, So, in his time, thy child grown gray, Shall sigh for thine. Yet, not the less for them or thou The eternal step of Progress beats To that great anthem, calm and slow, Which God repeats! Take heart!--the Waster builds again-- A charmed life old goodness hath, The tares may perish--but the grain I not for death. God works in all things; all obey His first propulsion from the night; Ho! wake and watch!--the world is gray With morning light! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Greenleaf Whittier Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:1, pp. 22-3 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1.1.1847 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 A Dream of Summer (Poem) Description An account of the resource Bland as the morning breath of June The southwest breezes play; And, through its haze, the winter noon Seems warm as summer's day. The snow plumed Angel of the North Has dropped his icy spear; Again the mossy earth looks forth, Again the streams gush clear. The fox his hill-side cell forsakes, The muskrat leaves his nook, The bluebird in the meadow brakes Is singing with the brook. "Bear up, oh Mother Nature!" cry Bird, breeze, and streamlet free, "Our winter voices prophecy Of summer days to thee!" So, in those winters of the soul, By bitter blasts and drear O'erswept from Memory's frozen pole, Will sunny days appar. Reviving Hope and Faith, they show The soul its living powers, And how beneath the winter's snow Lie germs of summer flowers! The Night is Mother of the Day, The Winter of the Spring, Ever upon old Decay The greenest mosses cling. Behind the cloud the star-light lurks, Through showers the sunbeams fall For God, who loveth all His works, Has left His Hope with all! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Greenleaf Whittier Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:2, p. 48 (Reprinted from the National Era) 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 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 WHO IS THE TRAITOR? (Poem) Description An account of the resource EPIGRAM The following terse and timely epigram appears in the Portsmouth (N.H.) Journal. It is from the pen of James Kennard, jun., a young invalid, who has been confined to his room and bed for nearly ten years, and who for a considerable part of the time has been unable to bear the light of day. He retains, however, all the cheerfulness and vivacity of health, and from time to time dictates or writes the thoughts of a clear, vigorous mind, on prominent topics and passing events. We have never seen a better answer to the attempt to brand as treason the honest and conscientious disapproval of a disgraceful and wicked War. WHO IS THE TRAITOR? Who deserves the burning curses Heaped upon the traitor's head? "He who renders aid and comfort To the enemy," tis said. Who, then, is the greatest traitor On this vast terrestrial ball? He who renders aid and comfort To the Enemy of All. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Greenleaf Whittier Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Non-Slaveholder 2:9, p. 216 (reprinted from the National Era) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9.1.1847 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 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 New York; 8.28.1842 (Meeting) Description An account of the resource UNION FREE PRODUCE SOCIETY. At the annual meeting of the Union Free Produce Society, the 28th of the 8th mo. 1842, the following persons were elected officers for the ensuing year, viz--President, Eli Hambleton--Vice Presidents, Evan Bolton, and Hannah Kent--Recording Secretary, Benjamin Kent--Corresponding Secretary, Alic E. Hambleton--Treasurer, E. Kent--Acting Committee, Wm. Brosius, Daniel Kent, jr. Sarah Hambleton, Rachel Sharpless, and Thomas Hambleton. On motion, the following were appointed delegates to the annual meeting of the American Free Produce Society, in the 10th month next, viz--Elizabeth Kent, Alice E. Hambleton, Eli Hambleton, Thomas Whitson, Mahlon Brosius, and Sarah Hambleton. The following resolution was offered, partially discussed, and referred to next meeting, viz: Resolved, That the same principle which required the Society of Friends to disown their members for the hiring of slaves, would, with equal force, require them to abstain from the produce of the slaves' labor.  JOHN HAMBLETON, Rec. Sec'y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Hambleton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Anti-Slavery Standard 3:17, p. 3 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9.29.1842 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource To the Editor of the Standard Description An account of the resource <div> AMESBURY, 18th 12th mo. 1840.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>To the Editor of the Standard:<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>Some one has been kind enough to forward a number of the Standard, containing the commencement of a review of a letter of mine, in which I am officially informed that I am no longer an abolitionist—and in which I am unceremoniously turned over to those wicked 'new organizationists,' who, according to the editor of the Standard, are less susceptible of anti-slavery impressions, than such pro-slavery mobs as hunted for the life of George Thompson, murdered Lovejoy, and burned Pennsylvania Hall! I am likened to a star shooting madly from its sphere,—launching like Carazan of the Eastern story, into the abyss of infinitude— <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>'----- A comet shorn, <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>Out into utter darkness borne.'<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>And a mock lamentation is set up over me, which would be pathetic, did it not partake so largely, under all the circumstances of the case, of the ludicrous.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>Now if the editor of the Standard means by all this, simply that he and myself disagree on some points in reference to anti-slavery movements, and if believing, as a matter of course, that his views are correct and mine wrong, he chooses to express in this way, his dissent from my conclusions, and to expose their folly and fallacy, I have nothing to say. Let him argue down or laugh down my heresies, if he can. He may rest assured that I can do justice to a sound argument, even if it overthrows a favorite doctrine; and relish good natured wit and humor, even when exercised at my expense, consoling myself, like Falstaff, with the reflection, that if I have not wit myself, I am 'the cause of wit in others.' Even if brother Rogers should so far shut up the bowels of his compassion, as to quote <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>my <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>own poetry against me, and, as in the case of poor Cinna, the poet in Shakspeare's Julius Ceasar, 'condemn me for my bad verses,' however I might writhe under the infliction, I don't know as I should complain.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>But, if Nathaniel P. Rogers means (what his language somewhat strongly implies,) to impeach my character as an honest man—to assail my moral integrity—to brand me with the foul suspicion of treachery and hypocrisy; as one wilfully recreant to the cause of emancipation—I have only to say, that his recent voyage 'in search of a World's Convention,' has wrought in his head and heart 'a sea change' which would have astonished the tenants of Prospero's island—transforming the generous and high-minded Christian gentleman into a false 'accuser of his brethren,'—a Titus Oates swearing away more than the life of his friend.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>I am told, in unqualified terms, that I shall never be able to do anything more for that cause to which I have devoted the morning of my life—on whose altar I have laid all that I possessed. Indeed, it may be so. He who, in His 'dealings with the children of men,' has seen fit to visit me with lingering pain and illness, knows whether more labor will be required at my hands in that cause, and, if so, will give me strength to perform it. I will not believe that the editor of the Standard intended to reproach me with an inability, which no one can deplore so deeply as myself.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>I have neither health nor disposition to enter into personal controversy with abolitionists. Whatever others may do, I cannot forget the days that have passed—our common struggles against prejudice and persecution—I cannot forget the disinterested devotion and the sacrifices of those with whom I have been associated—and widely as I may differ with them on some points—greatly as I may believe some of them to err in judgment—I shall be slow to relinquish my faith in their moral integrity; and shall still conceive it to be possible that they may be as honest in what I believe to be their error, as I am in what I conscientiously believe to be the right.<xsl-text></xsl-text> <xsl-text></xsl-text>To one sentiment in the editor's comments I fully respond, viz: that the South cares very little for <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>abstract <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>resolutions. A wholesomer truth could not well be uttered. It has been the burthen of my testimony for a long time. It has led me to question the practicability of abolishing the slave laws by mere resolutions—and to believe that a discussion, which <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>ends only in discussion, <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>will prove to the poor slave like another feast of the Barmacides—an invitation to the starving to feed upon air. It has led me to doubt the potency of 'moral suasion' against slavery when coupled with its <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>practical support <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>at the ballot-box. It has led me to say with WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON at Edinburgh, that 'I know of no instance in which the oppression of tyranny has been put down by moral suasion; and unless some other influence is brought to bear upon the colossal evil, I fear little will be done to abolish slavery.' It has led me to respect, if I cannot fully imitate, those among us who 'touch not, taste not,' the products of slave labor;—to hail with satisfaction the cotton culture of India,—to honor the <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>practical abolitionism <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>of Birney, Brisbane, and others,—the efforts of Vigilance Committees and of all who aid the fugitive from oppression—of Wattles, Wilson, and their female co-adjutors in the blessed task of instructing and elevating the oppressed colored man. Finally, it has led me to follow the example set by N.P. ROGERS, two years ago, viz: to nominate anti-slavery candidates where none such are in the field, and to invite all who love humanity to rally to their support. <xsl-text></xsl-text><xsl-text></xsl-text>Truly thy friend, <xsl-text></xsl-text>JOHN G. WHITTIER. </div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John. G. Whittier 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 1.1.1841