New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-25
% $500 Reward!
~ " "RUNAWAY!'
~ Il SEs
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
RECORD OF
Facts, Narratiny the Hardships,
Hair-Breadlh Escapes, and Death
Struggles of The Slaves in their
Efforts for Freedom.
By WILLIAM STILL,


For many years connected with the Anti Slavery
Office in Philadelphia and Chairman of the
Acting Niglant Committee Of the Phladelph
Branch Of the Underground Railroad. Has
trated with 20 fine Engravings by Bensell,
Schell, and others, and Portraits from Photo
graphs from Life.
From great number Ct cordial letters com
mendng the Underground Railroad the Author
selects q few brief extracts only from eminent
friends of Freedom who have examined the
work
From Nm lloyd Garrison:
have examined it with deep and thrilling
interest 1t is m ost important portion of An
ti-Slavery history. Its reliableness, moreover,
cannot be called in question. 1t is book for
| every household
From s. P. Chase, CHIEF Justice Of Z. s. ST.
prone Court:
No one probably has had equal opportunities
with yourself of listening to the narratives Of
fugitive slaves. No one will repeat them more
truthfully, and no stories can he more fraught
with interest than theirs.
From J. Dr. NcKim:
A book so unique in kind so startling in in
terest and so Trustworthy in its statements,
cannot fail to command a large reading now,
and in generations yet to come.
From Hon. Henry Wilson, Ticc President:
1ou have done q good work. This story of
the heroic conduct of fugitives Of oppression,
and of the devotion Of their friends, will be
read with deep interest, especially by the old
friends Of the slave in the stern struggle through
which We have passed. ] hope your labors will
be rewarded by grateful public.
From Hon. Charles Sumaer:
The Underground Railroad has performed its
part, but it must always be remembered CRATE
fully, one Of the peculiar institutions of our
country. | cannot think of it without a throb-
bling heart.
You do well to commemorate those associ-
ated with it by service or by beneht--the sa.
viours and the saved.
From Horace Greeley:
For most of the years have lived, the escape
OF tugltives from slavery, and their efforts to
battle the human and other bloodhouuds who
tracked them, formed the romance of American
History. That romance is now ended, and our
grandchildren will hardly believe its leading
incidents except on irresistible testimony. |
rejoice that you are collecting and presenting
that testimony, and heartily wish you great
success.
From Wm. II. Fairness, DID,:
Having read this record of "THE UNDER
GROUND RAILROAD l can only say that it is a
work of extraordinary interest and Of great value
as an illustration of the terrible despo,ism,
which little while ago reigned over US all, and
which is now (thank heaven y no more.
From John g. Whittier:
The book IS more interesting than any romance.
1t will be of permanent value to the historian of
the country during the anti slavery struggle.
chee'Jully commend ii to the public taror.
From Gen. o. o. Ho,card:
You could not prepare work that would az
ford more instruction and interest to me than a
called ''Underground Railroad lam delighted
at the examination l have been permitted to
give the proof, and think thousands will rise up
to call you blessed for your faithful record of our
"legalized crime
From Hon. Henry C. Carey:
Mr.. Stills work appears to me to be one Of
great interest, and 4 most heartily unite in re-
commanding 1t to the public attention.
SOLD ONLY By SUBSCRIPTION.
Bound in Fine English Cloth, extra gilt. 81 80
g Paneled Style, full gilt. 5 90
Sheep, Library Stye..... 5 so
Hall turkey Morocco. ........ 6 so
Esy~ Good Agents Wanted. Liberal Terms
offered
WILLIAM STILL, Author and Publisher.
apr34t No. 2i4 S. 18th street. Phila
----------------- -----------------
A. *. BROWNE,
Attorney amd C0unseIlor-at.Law
No. $50 Four and a. Half Street,
near City Hall,
WASHINGTON, DC.
aP'Tlm Hsg :. Hg1