conscience, 121. Philadelphia Ladies' society's tator, 164. Letter from the Presbytery of Chi Report, 122. View of slavery, 123. Africa, icothe-continued, 165, 166, 167, 168. Benev Men-selling, The Bechuana boy, 124. Dialogue lent Education Society, Ladies' Free Cotto by a lady, concluded, 125. Slaves in New Or- Society, Consumers, 169. Influence of slaver leans, Spanish Missionaries, 126. Domestic on the female character, 170. Mental metem slave trade, (Charity, a slave of Capt. Smith,) 127. W. L. Garrison's imprisonment, Liberal- ity, King William and slavery, 128. No. IX. Another libel, Yet another! W. L. Garrison's lectures in Boston, &c, 129, 130. Slave trade in the Capitol, 131. Pennsylvania Colonization sychosis, Sadness, 171. The tears of woman Think of the slave, 172. An evening scen- "Ela," British proceedings, 173, 174. Attem No. XII. Notices, Emancipation in Kentucky, "AC Spectator, 148. Petitions in England, 149. The "Liberator," Letters to the editor, 150. Bio- graphy of A. Benezet concluded, 151, 152. In- consistency, Domestic economy, 153. Doing as others do, Influence, 154. Use of free pro- duce, 155. Female school in Liberia, The King- fisher, The slave trader, 156. To those I love, Free labor in Trinidad, 157. Letter from the Notices, The "Libel," The Liberator, 161, 162. Colored people in Philadelphia, Delaware Notice, District of Columbia, Liberation o 164 slaves at Nassau, 193. Penn. Free Pro duce Society, Hayti, African Colonization- meeting of colored people in Washington "The Libeartor," "Penn. Inquirer," American Society of Free Persons of Color, 195, 196 African Sentinel, Funeral of Bishop Allen Kentucky, 197. The poor negro, Truths, 198 Slave produce, Free Cotton Society, Reminis- NEW YORK of in publication, devoted to it, but also to advocating the question of African Eman UNIVERSAL EMANCIPATION. EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY BENJAMIN LUNDY, BALTIMORE, AT $1 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE. "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."-Dec. Ind. U.S. No. 1. VOL. I. THIRD SERIES.] APRIL, 1830. THE EDITOR TO THE PUBLIC. Again I find myself, alone, at the editorial desk; and again I resume a monthly correspondence with the readers of the "Genius of Universal Emancipation." I yet hope to have the assistance of an amiable and talented writer, whose services in the cause are invaluable, but the care and responsibility of the publication devolve entirely upon myself. [WHOLE NUMBER 253. VOL. ΧΙ. render what assistance I could in every other way. But I find that the people are not yet prepared to go with me quite so far. To speak in phrase, a la militaire, I am too near to the entrenchments of the enemy-and, of course, like a prudent soldier, must retreat a little, until our troops can "screw up their courage" somewhat more. That they will, ere long go much farther, I feel well assured; and I shall still "fight on," and "keep the faith," hoping and believing that a glorious victory will ultimately crown our efforts. Nine years have nearly elapsed, since this work first made its appearance. During that period I have witnessed many vicissitudes in the affairs of life; have experienced something of the fickleness of fortune, and a goodly share of what the world calls hardship and privation. From the commencement until very lately, however, it gradually increased in size, and it is believed in interest. The many difficulties that presented them- prove the course I have pursued-whethselves, have occasionally produced someer it be reasonable, or just, that I should irregularity in its publication; and this, together with the unpopularity of the subject upon which it treats, in a portion of the country, and the general apathy among those who are friendly to the undertaking, have prevented as extensive a circulation as had been anticipated. The strong desire that I have ever felt to contribute my mite towards the promotion of the good cause, has induced me not only to make great exertions to issue a weekly publication, devoted to it, but also to That I shall yet have a severe struggle, for a time, even with the monthly publication, is to be expected:-and I submit it to the consideration of those who profess a willingness to aid in promoting the work of emancipation-those who ap thus be subjected to inconveniences and hardships, almost intolerable, when they are equally as much interested in the matter as I am myself, and have it in their power, by giving a little further assistance, to relieve me from a portion of the burden, and enable mesto labor much more efficiently for the attainment of our great and important, object. I do not wish to speak boastingly of what I have done, or essayed to do, in advocating the question of African Eman cipation: and I detest the idea of making || neither be cajoled by the smiles no a cringing appeal to the public, for aid in my undertakings. I am willing to work; and can support myself and family by my own labor. But after a ten years struggle to promote the cause to the best of my humble abilities, and in every possible manner, it may not be amiss to in-ward--and neither sectarian pride, party awed by the frowns of any to a derelic tion of principle, or an abandonment o the cause. My humble exertions shal be directed to the one great end-m whole self shall be devoted to the holy work-my march shall be steadily on zeal, nor even persecution itself, from the "powers that be," or that may be, shall turn me to the right hand or the left. If I obtain a reasonable patronage for the work, it shall go on, upon the principle that it ever has done, when under my immediate direction, notwithstanding all the opposition that tyranny and malice can array against it. B. LUNDY. form those who take an interest in this publication, that I have (within the period above mentioned) sacrificed several thousand dollars of my own hard earnings; have travelled upwards of five thousand miles on foot, and more than twenty thousand in other ways; have visited nineteen of the states of this Union, and held more than two hundred public meetings, with the view of making known our object, &c. and in addition to this, have performed two voyages to the WestIndies, by which means the liberation of a considerable number of slaves has been effected, and I hope the way paved for the enlargement of many more. What effect this work has had, in turning the attention of the public to the subject of the abolition of slavery, it would not become me to say, though I have carefully In the Genius of Universal Emancipanoted every thing relative thereto that|tion, of March 5th, this melancholy event JAMES JONES, LATE OF TENNESSEE. "A great man has fallen!" - one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of American philanthropists has set, to rise no more! JAMES JONES, President of the Manumission Society of Tennessee, -the steady, ardent, and persevering friend of Universal Emancipation, is numbered with the dead. was announced; but I was then from home, and had not an opportunity to advert to the subject myself. came within the range of my observation. Of this, others, who have acquainted themselves with the matter, must judge. But I am fully persuaded that something of the kind is greatly needed, and may be instrumental in doing much good. There is not another periodical work, publish-impress on the mind an adequate idea of To those who were acquainted with the deceased, nothing need be said relative to his merits. No language could his many virtues. Suffice it to say, that few men living can fill the station that he held, with equal honour and usefulness. Long shall the poor, oppressed African, mourn his irreparable loss. ed by a citizen of the United States, whose conductor DARE treat upon the subject of slavery as its nature requires, and its importance demands.And, viewing the matter in this light, I shall persevere in my efforts, as usual, It is due to the cause of humanity, while the means of doing: it are afforded, that a complete biography of this excelor until moje efficient advocates of the lent man should be laid before the pubcause shall make. themselves known. Ilic; and this shall be done, as soon as it shall now.deute my undivided attention can be prepared. In the mean time it to this publication; and endeavor to may not be amiss to say, that for many make it as interesting as possible. I will || years he was one of the most efficient la |
