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1856
Jagger, William, fl. 1856
To the people of Suffolk Co. Information, acquired from the best authority, with respect to the institution of slavery.
Suffolk County in New York. First edition. Printed by R. Craighead, New York.
GLC00267.080
1847
Bushnell, Horace, 1802-1876
Barbarism the first danger. A discourse for home missions.
Claims that slavery has diminished southern society. Printed for the American Home Missionary Society, by William Osborn in New York. Bushnell was the pastor of the North Church in Hartford, Connecticut.
GLC00267.081
1860
The Yankee slave-dealer; or, an abolitionist down South. A tale for the times by a Texan.
Pseudonymous proslavery novel concerning the converted opinion of a visiting northern abolitionist. Published for the author in Nashville, Tennessee. Previous documentation notes this is a first edition.
GLC00267.087
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847
Daniel O'Connell upon American slavery: with other Irish testimonies.
Anti-Slavery tracts no. 5, new series. Published by the American Anti-slavery Society.
GLC00267.088
1837
Keep, John, fl. 1837
An address, delivered December 22, 1837, in the village of Lockport, N.Y. commemorative of the martyrdom of Rev. E. P. Lovejoy, who was killed by the mob...
Title continues, "... in the city of Alton, Ill., on the night of November 7, 1837." Elijah P. Lovejoy was a Presbyterian minister, editor of a religious newspaper who was killed by a pro-slavery mob. Keep was the pastor of the Presbyterian Church...
GLC00267.090
Stanton, Henry B. (Henry Brewster), 1805-1887
Remarks of Henry B. Stanton in the Representatives Hall... on the subject of slavery.
Delivered on 23 and 24 February before the Committee of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts. Published by Isaac Knapp in Boston. Protests the Gag rule passed by Congress which stated that slavery in the District of Columbia could not be...
GLC00267.092
1820
Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
Speech of Mr. Sergeant, on the Missouri question.
First edition. Speech delivered in the House of Representatives arguing that Missouri should be added to the Union as a free state. Sergeant was a Congressman from Pennsylvania.
GLC00267.098
1837/10/03
United States. Department of State
Annexation of Texas. Message from the President of the United States, In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 13th instant, respecting an Annexation of Texas to the United States.
Complies with the House of Representatives request for the President to report his opinion on whether or not Texas should be annexed to the United States, whether Texas has proposed anything and what the United States' response was, and, if so, to...
GLC00267.099
1841
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
[House Document 36 on Daniel Webster's Retirement and "Mr. Webster and His Revilers"]
The first part of this document includes Webster's statement of resignation from Senate, written 10 February 1841. The second part contains an article first published 24 April [1840?] in the Washington, D.C. newspaper The National Intelligencer...
GLC00267.101
1844
United States. Congress
Proceedings of the Senate and documents relative to Texas, from which the injunction of secrecy has been removed.
Uncut congressional pamphlet that includes a copy of the proposed treaty admitting Texas to the Union. Printed by the 28th Congress, 1st Sess. Senate document no. 341.
GLC00267.102
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Texas. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting the rejected treaty for the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States, together with the accompanying documents.
Contains the text of the treaty and diplomatic correspondence. From the U.S. 28th Cong., 1st sess., House of Representatives. Ex. Doc. no. 271. Date refers to when the document was "Read, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs." Printed...
GLC00267.103
8 February 1837
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Message from the President of the United States, Upon the subject of the claims of the United States upon the United Mexican States
President Jackson discusses the deplorable treatment given American soldiers and citizens. Ensuing pages chronicle the various grievances reported. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover.
GLC00267.107
22 February 1843
[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]
Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those...
GLC00267.108
23 February 1848
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
California claims. In the Senate of the United States
Claim for repayment of money and supplies furnished by the people of California. Response from Secretary of War Marcy indicates that without special legislation, a large amount of money cannot be repaid. Pamphlet includes testimony in Congress...
GLC00267.109
1848
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Notes of a military reconnoissance [sic] from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, including part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila rivers.
Physical description of the flora and fauna of the American west. Inscription inside front cover reads, "Presented to Geo. Jarvis by his friend G.H. Starkweather Feby 25th 1851." Also includes Jarvis' book plate. As chief topographical engineer...
GLC00267.111
1855
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
The trial of Theodore Parker for the "misdemeanor" of a speech in Faneuil Hall against kidnapping, before the circuit court of the United States...
(title continues)... at Boston, April 3, 1855. With the defence. Published for the author. Other works by Parker are listed on the last two pages.
GLC00267.096
1819
A memorial to the Congress of the United States on the subject of restraining the increase of slavery in new states to be admitted into the Union.
Memorial from the citizens of Boston. "Prepared in pursuance of a vote of the inhabitants of Boston and its vicinity, assembled at the State house, on the third of December, A.D. 1819." Committee composed of Daniel Webster, George Blake, Josiah...
GLC00267.097
1838/02
Massachusetts, General Court, Joint Committee on the Annexation of Texas
Report on the annexation of Texas to the United States
Also appears under the title: Senate documents (Massachusetts. General Court. Senate) ; no. 50. Report made by the Joint Committee, which had been referred the "Governor's address as relates to the resolutions of Rhode Island concerning the...
GLC00267.100
Allen, George, 1792-1883
An appeal to the people of Massachusetts, on the Texas question
Appeals to the people to oppose the annexation, arguing that adding Texas to the Union will further entrench and empower the institution of slavery. Suggests holding a convention. Attributed to "A Massachusetts Freeman." Printed by Charles C...
GLC00267.104
14 March 1854
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Report of the Secretary of War...upon claims...of Fremont's California battalion]
Fremont's claim for repayment of money and supplies furnished by the people of California was approved in 1852 by an army appropriation act. This publication delves into related claims presented by investigative army officers after 1852. Pamphlet...
GLC00267.112
16 August 1856
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Message of the President...communicating...claims presented by...John C. Frémont]
Fremont's claim for repayment of money and supplies furnished by the people of California was approved in 1852 by an army appropriation act. This publication includes the letters and vouchers in support of Fremont's claims. Pamphlet lacks a proper...
GLC00267.113
11 May 1846
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Message of the President... repelling the invasion... by the Mexican forces]
In anticipation of requesting a declaration of war against Mexico, Polk enumerates all preventative measures the United States has taken to avoid a confrontation, and describes the poor treatment of American citizens and their property at the hands...
GLC00267.114
1847-1848
Mason, John Y., 1799-1859
Report of the Secretary of the Navy
Autograph of R.S. Baker inside front cover. Report of Secretary of the Navy Mason discussing naval coverage throughout the world. Appendix from Executive Document. No. 1 includes military reports from army commanders in Mexico to Mason. Report...
GLC00267.115
12 May 1846
Giddings, Joshua Reed, 1795-1864
[Speech of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings...on the bill to raise a company of sappers, miners, and pontoniers]
Giddings attacks Polk's declaration of war against Mexico, the frivolous spending of the public treasury, and the dubious means by which soldiers are enlisted. Giddings believes in the defense of America and the support of its military, but does not...
GLC00267.116
14 May 1846
Thurman, Allen Granberry, 1813-1895
Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, in relation to the Mexican War...
Title continues, "and in reply to Messrs. Giddings, Tilden, and Delano." (See GLC00267.116). Supports Polk's declaration of war and attacks his Ohio colleagues.
GLC00267.117
Dixon, James, 1814-1873
Speech of Mr. Dixon, of Connecticut against the extension of slave territory.
Delivered in the House of Representatives, 9 February 1847. Printed by J & G.S. Gideon, Washington, D.C. Argues against slavery being extended into the territories and criticizes the president [James Polk] over the Mexican War.
GLC00267.118
Mann, Horace, 1796-1859
Speech of Mr. Horace Mann, of Mass., on the right of Congress to legislate for the territories of the United States, and its duty to exclude slavery therefrom.
Speech delivered in the House of Representatives on 30 June 1848. Opposes the Mexican War and the extension of slavery. Printed by J. & G. S. Gideon, Washington, D.C. First edition.
GLC00267.120
6 January 1848
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico
Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.
GLC00267.122
27 January 1848
Phelps, Samuel Shethar, 1793-1855
Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the war and the public finances
Autographed inscription reads "S.S. Phelps sent by himself March 7, 1848." Asks Congress how the war can be fought successfully while it lasts and how it can be terminated. Questions the economic future of America as it relates to the war. Raises...
GLC00267.123
14 February 1848
Duer, William, 1805-1879
Speech of Mr. Duer, of New York, on the origin of the war with Mexico...
Title continues "and the Objects of the Administration of the U. States." Believes the annexation of Texas was a poor excuse for war with Mexico.
GLC00267.124
4 March 1848
Cabell, Edward Carrington, 1816-1896
Speech of Mr. Cabell, of Florida, on the Mexican War
Discusses Polk's failure to consult Congress about the question of Texas' western boundary, the negotiation therein to settle the border dispute, and the order to send the army into Mexico.
GLC00267.125
13 January 1848
[Refusal to furnish instruction to Mr. Slidell. Message from the President]
Polk's refusal to furnish correspondence between Minister Plenipotentiary of Mexico Slidell and himself on the grounds that the orders contained therein relate to negotiations that are ongoing. Polk does include reports from the Secretaries of War...
GLC00267.126
11 February 1848
[Propositions for peace. Message from the President of the United States]
Regarding a lack of correspondence from Mexican authorities and commissioners for a treaty of peace. HED 40, Tutorow 1694.
GLC00267.127
Speech of Hon. Horace Mann, on the right of Congress to legislate for the territories of the United States, and its duty to exclude slavery therefrom:
First Boston edition, with an added letter from Hon. Martin Van Buren, a free soiler, and Rev. Joshua Leavitt. Opposes the Mexican War and the extension of slavery. Delivered in the House of Representatives on 30 June 1848. Printed in Boston by J...
GLC00267.121
15 January 1849
Report of the Committee on the Judiciary with the views of the minority of that committee on bill S. 350, for the admission of California into the Union as a state
Two reports against the case for admitting California to the Union, dealing with states' rights and federal jurisdiction. Berrien feels that the territory acquired in the treaty with Mexico is too large for a single state, and ponders the inevitable...
GLC00267.131
1850
King, T. Butler, 1800-1864
T. Butler King's report on California...
Title continues "Message from the President of the United States Title continues "Message from the President of the United States transmitting the report of T. Butler King, esq., heretofore appointed bearer of despatches and special agent to...
GLC00267.132
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
California and New Mexico. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting information in answer to a resolution of the House...
(title continues)... of the 31st of December, 1849, on the subject of California and New Mexico. House Executive Document No. 17. Includes six fold-out maps, which appear to be in brittle condition. Opens with a message from President Zachary...
GLC00267.133
13 February 1850
Message from the President communicating a copy of The Constitution of California
A copy of the first Constitution of California was given to President Zachary Taylor by California Senator William M. Gwin. Articles signed by R. Semple, President of the Convention and Delegate from Benicia. The first Constitution of California...
GLC00267.134
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Remarks of Mr. Clay of Kentucky, on introducing his propositions to compromise on the slavery question.
Delivered in the Senate of the United States, 29 January 1850. Proposes an amicable arrangement to the controversies between the free and slave states on the issue of the extension of slavery. Printed by Jno. T. Towers, Washington, D.C.
GLC00267.135
1852
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Freedom national; Slavery sectional. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts, on his motion to repeal the Fugitive Slave Bill.
Delivered in the Senate of the United States 26 August 1852. Sumner attacks the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act and calls for its repeal. Printed by Buell & Blanchard.
GLC00267.146
1849
Upham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875
Mr. Upham's speech on the extension of slavery: together with the ordinance of 1787.
Opposes the extension of slavery and argues that it compromises the Constitution. Delivered in the House of Representatives 20 February 1849. Printed at the Tri-weekly gazette office in Salem, Massachusetts.
GLC00267.129
Livermore, Abiel Abbot, 1811-1892
The War with Mexico reviewed
Autographed inscription reads "G.L. Wston Esqr., With the respects of John Ball."
GLC00267.130
Stuart, Moses, 1780-1852
Conscience and the constitution with remarks on the recent speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster on the subject of slavery.
Published by Crocker & Brewster. Stuart discusses the problems of ending slavery. In closing, writes "The last thing I have to say, is, to ask the question, whether it would not be a feasible thing, and the best thing we can do, to colonize the...
GLC00267.138
Clark, Rufus Wheelwright, 1813-1886
A Review of the Rev. Moses Stuart's pamphlet on slavery, entitled conscience and the Constitution.
Published by C. C. P. Moody. Clark, pastor of the North Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, rebuts Stuart's argument regarding slavery (Stuart argued for colonization; refer to GLC00267.138). In closing, writes "...notwithstanding the strong...
GLC00267.139
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Review of Webster's speech on slavery.
Published by the American Anti Slavery Society in Boston, Massachusetts. Printed by J.B. Yerrinton and Son, Printers, Boston.
GLC00267.140
Spencer, Ichabod S. (Ichabod Smith), 1798-1854
Fugitive slave law. The religious duty of obedience to law: a sermon, preached in the Second Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, Nov. 24, 1850.
Published by M. W. Dodd. Argues against resistance to government and law, and upholds citizens' religious duty to obey the law. Writes, "I am not justifying slavery... I am not justifying the fugitive-slave Law. It may be wrong: it may be unwise...
GLC00267.141
Thompson, Joseph Parrish, 1819-1879
The fugitive slave law; tried by the Old and New Testaments.
Argues against obeying laws from the Fugitive Slave Acts of 1850. Published by William Harned, New York, printed by B. L. Hamlen, New Haven, Connecticut. Reprinted from the New Englander for November 1850. Thompson was the pastor of the Broadway...
GLC00267.142
1851
The South Bend fugitive slave case, involving the right to a writ of habeas corpus.
Reports on the legal case of Norris vs. Newton. Case pertains to an enslaved person seeking emancipation. Marked for sale at the Anti-slavery office, 48 Beekman Street, 1851.
GLC00267.144
1854
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1853, on the Nebraska Territory.
Printed at the Sentinel Office. Fragile. Bound with string.
GLC00267.156
New England Emigrant Aid Company
Memorial of the New England Emigrant Aid Company, praying indemnification for the destruction of property, at Lawrence, Kansas, May 21, 1856.
37th Congress, 3d Session, Senate. Mis. Doc. No. 29. Offers eye-witness accounts of the sack of Lawrence, Kansas, including an account submitted by William Hutchinson, secretary of the Kansas Central Committee and a special correspondent for the...
GLC00267.159
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