Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-08-21

lect the most important matter connected
herewith, expecting at the same time to
have the assistance of men of first rate
talents, and literary requirements, he
hopes it will be found worthy the pa
tronage ofpersons of the highest stand
ing in the nation. If it be urged as an
objection, that it is published in a state
where slavery is not tolerated, he will
observe, that it is by no means to be con-
sidered local publication; but on the
contrary, mere local matter will be ex-
Guided from its columns, that it may be
calculated for general circulation. And
as one great object will be TO point out
the inconsistencies, and overcome the
.prejudices in the free, as well as the
slave holding states, that the individuals
in favor of the work of emancipation,
throughout the great American family,
may be brought to cooperate together,
it is desired that it may be read in every
part of the Union.
The Genius Of Unipersai -Emanciha-
ton is designed to rise, like Phenix,
from the ashes Of the late Emancipa-
tor" published at Jonesborough, in Ten
nessee, by Elihu Embree. Had that
worthy man still lived to extend his use
ful labors, it is not likely that this paper
would have appeared at this time; but
as it hath pleased the Almighty disposer
OF events 10 call him from works to re-
wards, and as there does not appear to
be prospect Of continuance Of the
Emancipator, it is hoped that this work
may supply its place.
Important information from every part
Of the country, contained in numerous
publications, will be collected for this
paper, and presented to its readers
Well written essays and communities
tons from societies and individuals, tend
ing to subserve the cause of emancipa-
ton will be gratuitously inserted; and
the editor requests those who may have
it in their power to furnish him with such
miscellaneous or documentary articles as
may comport with his plan, to lend him
their aid. Short biographical and his
,orical sketches, will occasionally find a
place in this work; reports Of important
law cases, and details Of cases of unusual
barbarity, when forwarded, will be duly
attended to; the constitutions, oratlons,
reports, and proceedings Of the various
abolition, and other societies, established
for the purpose of restoring to the Afri-
cans and their descendants, their natural
rights, are solicited for publication |;
amusing and interesting anecdotes will
often be welcomed to vary the scene, and
the productions Of the muses., at all
times acceptable, will be thankfully re-
ceived, and conspicuousiy placed in the
apartment dedicated to the Nine.
In short, the editor intends that this
work shall be true record of passing
events, and of the various transactions
relative to the epslavement Of the Afri-
cans; and he hopes it may eventually
prove faithful history of their final
Emancipation. He solicits the patron
age Of an enlightened public, and proml-
SEES 10 spare no pains to make it worth
the price demanded for it. The philan-
thropist and the man OF leisure are re-
quested to encourage it, as it may be
profitable to the one, and amusing to the
other. 1t is hoped the wealthy man
will favor it, as a small portion Of his
riches may be thus devoted TO good
purpose: the emancipation will find in j,
much that will tend TO his qualification
and it is even recommended to the PEI
rusal of the openly ayowed advocate OF
Slavery-as he may occasionally see in
il a full length portrait of himself!
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