Annual Report of the American Anti-Slavery Society (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1861. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. The Society re-assembled at the Cooper Institute, Mr. Garrison in the chair. William Wells Brown, once a Slave in Missouri, but for many years a freeman, was introduced by the President, and received with welcome applause. He testified strongly to the determination of the colored people to remain in this country, in spite of all efforts to remove them. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, of Brooklyn, addressed the meeting in earnest commendation of the objects, purpose, and courageous spirit of the Anti-Slavery Society, declaring the great need of its continued action, and particularly dwelling upon the inhumanity of the land as shown in all its treatment of the colored people. A speech of deep interest was next made by Mr. Garrison, which will be found fully reported in the Liberator of May 25, 1860. Samuel May, Jr., from the Business Committee, offered the following resolution: -- Resolved, That the imprisonment of Thaddeds Hyatt, by the Senate of the United States, for his conscientious refusal to appear as a witness before the Committee appointed by that body to investigate the facts pertaining to John Brown's interposition in behalf of the Slaves, at Harper's Ferry, ia a usurpation of power not conferred by the Constitution, and a dangerous infraction of the liberties of the people; and that we give Mr. Hyatt assurance of our gratitude for his brave resistance to this new exhibition of the insolence of the Slave-power. Rev. Beriah Green, in some able remarks, showed where the real infdelity of this nation lies; viz., with those, in an especial manner, who bring the sanctions of a Divine command or permission, or who, in any way, employ the authority of the Bible, as a revelation from God, to justify, or to excuse, or in any manner support...