Annals of Cleveland, 1818-1935, Part 20

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Publication date: 1818
Publisher: Cleveland, Ohio : Cleveland W.P.A. Project; distributed by the Cleveland Public Library
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1064 - H Nov. 1; adv: 4/5 - S. L. Bingham will open a school for instruc- tion and practice in glee singing, at the Apollo Hall, on Nov. 12.


Terms: $1.00 per quarter of 12 lessons; one each week. (1)


1065 - H Nov. 13; adv:2/4 - Tuition on the Flute. - The undersigned is now prepared to give lessons on the Flute; those desirous of obtaining instruc- tions on the above instrument will please apply at Mr. Brainard's Music store. J. Rees. (1)


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1066 - 1072


MUSIC (Cont'd)


1066 - H Dec. 20; adv:2/4 - Leland's Quadrille Band. J. M. Leland would inform that he has organized a Cotillion Band, whose selections cannot fail to satisfy all who may honor him with patronage. He will introduce: Overtures, Waltzes, Gallopades, Mazurkas, Polkas, &c. &c. The Band includes the following instruments: Violin, flute, cello, clarinet, post horn, violin - cello.


Any number of musicians furnished for balls, parties, serenades, and all public occasions, at shortest notice, by applying to J. M. Leland at No. 56 Seneca st., or L. V. Ballou, at the American Hotel. (2)


Concerts


1037 - H Mar. 12; adv:2/4 - A concert will be given on Mar. 13, at Apollo Hall, under the direction of J. M. Leland. The Cleveland Brass Band will play a program composed of 16 musical songs. Tickets - 25 cents - to be had at Brainard's and at the door. Concert to commence at 7-1/2 o'clock precisely.


(3)


1068 - H Mar. 13:3/2 - Concert - Our music loving citizens will bear in mind that the admirable Cleveland Brass Band gives a concert at the Apollo this evening, and that the price of tickets will not go to fill the pockets of strolling musicians, but will benefit a spirited corps of our own citizens who have liberally expended time and money to get up a Brass Band all Clevelanders are proud of. Do not fail to give the Band a real benefit. (verbatim) (1)


1069 - H Apr. 18; adv: 2/5 - Concert - Master Howard, from Cincinnati, The Unequaled Violinist, of his age, will give a Concert on the Violin, at the Apollo Hall, on Friday Evening, April 18. Tickets 25 cents each, to be had at the American Hotel and at Brainard's Music Store. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 precisely. For particulars see bills of the day. (1)


1070 - H May 20:3/1 - The unequalled Cleveland Brass band proposes to give every body a concert of popular airs on the Public Square, Thursday evening, May 22. The concert will be popular and agreeable, and as a partial remuneration to our spirited citizens who devote their time and money to the cultivation of instrumental music, a liberal subscription should be made to the proposed concert.


(2)


1071 - H May 22:3/1 - Concert Postponed. . The proposed Concert of the Cleveland Brass band on the Public Square this evening, is postponed on account of weather, to Friday evening, or the first fair one, when look for several new and choice pieces. (verbatim) (1)


1072 - H June 2; adv: 2/4 - Signor Martinez informs the citizens of Cleve- land that he will give a concert at the Apollo Hall on June 3. Vocal and Instrumental music. Programme to consist of 18 songs. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, 50 cents. (5)


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1073 - 1079


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd) 1073 . H June 3; adv:2/3 - To the Public: A band of impostors have been advertising, and appeared June 2, in Buffalo, N. Y., under the name of "the Campanologian Brothers or Band of Bell Ringers" for the purpose of deceiving the public and causing them to believe these impostors are the original Bell Ringers, who have received the applause of thousands in almost every city in the land.


I consider it my duty to state that "The Original Campanologian Band of Bell Ringers" are now in Cleveland, and will give their first Concert at Apollo Hall tomorrow evening, Wednesday, June 4th.


(4)


1074 . H June 3; adv:2/4 . Extraordinary Musical Novelty. - The Citizens of Cleveland are respectfully informed that the celebrated Swiss Bell Ringers will give a Grand Concert at the Apollo Hall, Wednesday Eve., June 4th.


This is the original Campanologian Band assisted by Mons. Messemer, Cornetist.


(2)


1075 - H June 5; ed: 2/1 - The masses went to Apollo hall last evening doubting the possibility of the entertainment by the Swiss Bell Ringers being anything but a humbug which editors had brought into notice by a flourish of the quill, and at their entrance their impressions were not lessened by the uncouth array of auction bells, porter's bells, kall bells, dinner bells, table bells, and boudoir bells, "all in a row" on the table.


"The first piece, 'the Bell Waltzes, ' dispelled all misgivings, and called out an irresistible enthusiasm which found vent in loud and rap- turous applause that showed the delight of all. We have never seen an audience more delighted with an evening's amusement, nor a novelty so entirely successful in the performances of its promises. It was per- fect harmony in all its parts, without a discordant tone to jar the finest ear." (6)


1076 . H June 7; adv: 2/4 - The Original Band of Campanologians, will give their second concert at the Apollo Hall on Monday, June 9. 1 (1)


1077 - H June 9; adv:2/4 . Concert at the Apollo Hall on June 10. Ole Bull, has the honor of announcing that he will give his only concert in this city on Tuesday evening, June 10. Tickets, $1 each. Doors open at 7. Concert commences at 8 o'clock.


(2)


1078 - H June 9:3/1 - The week opens with two rare musical treats. This evening the Swiss Bell Ringers give another concert at Apollo Hall, an entertainment truly pleasing and unique; and tomorrow evening the world- famed Ole Bull discourses on the "sweet - sounding viol," - our Cincin- nati friend gives an inkling how Mr. Duffield, a very popular Western Vocalist, will sing some of his best songs. (verbatim) (1)


1079 - H June 10; ed: 3/1 - "We are truly a wonderful people! an extraordinary people! an incomprehensible people !! There is nothing under the sun that was ever done that we cannot do, and there are many things that we do


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1080 - 1081


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd)


that no other people ever attempted to do ....


"We have a decided genius for everything, but if there is one thing in which we are pre-eminent, it is music, - and if any one doubts it, let him attend a Concert of Music at the Apollo Hall, and see how the whole mass is agitated by the performance of any popular melody."


We felt assured that the "Swiss Bell Ringers" would make a decided hit, and that their performances justified our expectations. There was however, something wanting to give a finish to the performance. Unique as the novelty was, it was not quite pe fect. It was the musi- cal heels' that were needed to give the finishing touch and add sub- limity and grandeur to melody and harmony. Thanks to the small corps of street minstrels who were present last night for the inimitable perfec- tion they had attained by long practice with their heels on dry goods boxes. Their "musical heels" kept such perfect time upon the floor that although they were scattered through the room, all were in perfect unison showing a long and systematic course of drilling, scarcely ex- celled by the "Bell Ringers," who doubtless found in their music a most valuable auxiliary.


"Would it not be advisable for the 'musical heels' to wait upon Ole Bull today and offer their services to him for this evening? They gave so novel satisfaction last evening, that we feel assured if be had been present he would promptly have requested an interview with them for pro- curing an engagement this evening. Quere - Did the great bard understand human nature when he wrote 'Music bath charms to sooth the savage breast. '" (12)


1080 - H June 11:3/1 - A very large audience last evening attended Ole Bull's concert at the Apollo ball, many induced by a desire to see the "Wizard of the North," who has such a marvelous reputation as a violinist, and others to gratify their musical taste and extend its cultivation by listening to what musical critics pronounce the near attainment of per- fection. The whole audience seemed unanimous in the conclusion that Ole Bull is a great fiddler, leaving it with each other separately to decide whether less scientific pieces would not have given greater pleasure in- dividually. The songs by Duffield gave universal satisfaction, alike from the rich fulness of his voice, the style in which they were sung, and the judicious selection he had made. He is a Buckeye, at least by adoption if not by birth, and we hope to hear of him hereafter as a ballad singer not surpassed by any competitor. (8)


1081 - H June 12; ed; 3/1 - The New York EXPRESS says: The Campanolo- gians proper and the Campanologian imitators are nearing each other from opposite quarters rapidly; and at Cleveland, O., Corbyn, who travels with the "simon pures," publishes a card in which he puts the public "out west" on their guard against the others. What a ringing of bells, if not of something else, there will be when the two parties meet.


The anticipated meeting did not take place, the imitators shying off and playing the Simon Pures a Yankee trick instead of a rival chime .... Yankees are hard to out-ring or out-wit." (4)


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1082 - 1087


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd)


1082 - H June 23; adv:2/4 - Grand concert of vocal and instrumental music given by Mr. S. H. Nott & Sisters, at the Apollo Hall on June 24. Nothing in sorg. word or dress, can be objectionable to the most fastid- ious, of any Religious denomination. Clergymen are respectfully invited to attend. Tickets, 25 cts. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock. (2)


1083 - HI June 30; adv: 2/4 - Grand Concert of Vocal & Instrumental music. The violin and harp, by Mons. Canderbeck, and Lady, at the Apollo hall, on July 1. Single tickets 50 cts. Concert commences at 8 o'clock precisely.


(1)


1084 - H July 12; adv:2/4 - Notice - Musicale. Signor Antonini, Tenor of the Italian Opera, in New York, and Mr. Gibert, celebrated vocalist, lately from Paris, have arrived in this city and intend to give a vocal Concert, to-morrow night. The Programme will be rich and entertaining.


(1)


1085 - H July 17; ed:3/1 - Our citizens are promised a rich musical enter- tainment tomorrow evening by two of the best vocal performers ever to visit this country, Signors Antonini and Gibert from the Italian opera of New York. Antonini is well known for his opera work in New York and Philadelphia; Gibert is spoken of highly in Paris.


"Our citizens cannot too highly appreciate this opportunity of listening to the very best vocalists in this country." (4)


1086 - H July 19; ed: 3/2 - The good people of Cleveland have at last listened to the thrilling melodies that escape from the violin of Ole Bull, and the skillfully pealed notes of the Swiss Bell-Ringers. Doubt- less many a curious ear was gratified, and perhaps some hearts were initiated more deeply into the mysterious of nature.


"As a nation, we are not sufficiently musical to be cheerful and happy. The families of the lowly are not often enough cheered by the soothing sounds of music, nor is its place supplied by that high percep- tion of harmony which is the spirit of all music."


(13)


1087 - H Aug. 2; adv:2/4 - For Four Nights. Great Musical Treat, on Mon- day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th.


A splendid vocal and instrumental performance will be given by Miss Elizabeth Sloman, Miss Anne Sloman, and Mr. John Sloman, Harpists, Pianists, and Vocalists, whose superior recitals of the rarest music, from the works of the best composers, have elicited from the most numerous audiences unbounded applause and approbation.


The Misses Sloman have sustained the reputation of being ranked among the first Pianists of the day.


Miss E. Sloman, stands unrivalled in any part of the world as a Harpiste.


Mr. Sloman, the Celebrated Comic Vocalist, known in all the principal cities of the Union.


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1088 - 1094


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd)


Among other gems, songs from the New Opera of the Bohemian Girl. Admittance 50 cts. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. (verbatim)


(2)


1088 - H Aug. 5; ed: 3/1 - The concert given at the Apollo hall last evening by the Slomans was attended, we are sorry to say, by few of our citizens, but those who were there, however, were delighted and surprised by the brilliancy of their execution on the harp and piano.


"We trust that the succeeding concerts to be given by this talented family will be more fully attended and we will answer for the delight that will be afforded." (3)


1089 - HI Aug. 6; ed:3/1 - This is the last night but one, of the Misses and Mr. Sloman. Their Concert was well attended last night; and the performances on Harp and Piano afforded great delight. We never had finer performers in our city, and trust tonight and tomorrow (being the last) will be crowned with a bumper. (verbatim) (1)


1090 - H Aug. 8:2/4 - Concert. The Handel Society of W. R. College will give their 18th annual Concert in the College Chapel. (Hudson) on Thurs- day evening, the 14th of August. The Celebrated "Song of the Bell," by Schiller, will be performed on that occasion, and a copy of the words furnished, on the bill, to all who purchase tickets. (verbatim) (1)


1091 - H Aug. 8:3/1 - The Misses and Mr. Sloman give their Last Concert this evening, it having been postponed in consequence of the unpropitious state of the weather, which deprived numerous parties from listening to these celebrated artistes. We hope the room will be crowded tonight. (verbatim) (1)


1092 - H Aug. 9; ed:2/1 - We perceive by an advertisement that Misses & Mr. Sloman give another Concert this evening. Their Concert last night was very well attended, and gave great delight to some of the best musi- cal amateurs in our city. Their audiences have increased every night, and, no mean compliment, the same persons have attended nearly every Concert. Those who do not go to-night, that have not yet attended, will loose a treat they will ultimately be sorry for. Mr. Sloman's "Blue Beard" is worth the price of admission. (verbatim) (2)


1093 - H Aug. 14; ed:3/1 - Mr. Duffield The Vocalist - We are pleased to see the complimentary notices taken of this gentleman; impressed with the conviction that he possesses a rare order of talent as a vocalist, we wish to see him encouraged, even though to "the manor born." (verbatim) (1)


1094 - H Aug. 19; adv: 2/4 - Brilliant Attraction. At the New and Splendid Empire Hall, on Wednesday Eve., Aug. 20. The Cleveland Brass Band, gives their first Public Quarterly Concert. The citizens of Cleveland are assured


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1095 - 1100


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd) that the entertainment of the evening will fully compensate them for their


liberal patronage. Concert to commence at 7-1/2 o'clock. Cards of Admis- sion, 25g, to be had at the Franklin, American, and Merchants' Hotel. (3)


1095 - H Aug. 20:3/1 - The Cleveland Brass Band present an attractive pro- gramme for their Concert this evening, which we trust will be so appreciated by our citizens as to secure a numerous attendance in the spacious Empire Hall. The Band deserve a bumper, and the splendid Hall which they will dedicate with "sonorous metal" is well worthy of a visit. (verbatim) (1)


1095-1/2 - H Aug. 21; ed:3/1 - The new Empire Hall was graced last evening by a large and fashionable audience, and the Cleveland Brass Band performed admirably - never better. The Hall is just the thing for Concerts, and when lighted, presents a truly beautiful appearance.


Leland's own musical compositions, particularly the Phoenix and Chesapeake Quick Steps, were the card performances. Mr. L. exhibits much originality and musical talent, and the Band are fortunate in se- curing the services of so competent a leader. (verbatim) (2)


1096 - H Sept. 17; adv:2/4 - For 1 Night Only. Vocal and Instrumental Concert. Mr. B. Parvin - Late a graduate of Pennsylvania Institute for the Instruction of the Blind, will present a Concert at Apollo Hall, Tonight Only, assisted by a boy pianist. Tickets, 25g.


(3)


1097 - H Sept. 18:3/1 . Owing to the illness of Mr. Parvin, the proposed Concert at the Apollo last evening, was postponed to this evening. Mr. P. is blind, and the performances of himself and blind pupil, are well spoken of. (verbatim) (1)


1098 - H Sept. 20; adv:2/4 - The Orphean Family would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cleveland that they will give a Concert of Vocal Music, at The Empire Hall, on Monday, Sept. 22. Tickets 50g at booksellers ยท Children, half price.


(3)


1099 - H Sept. 22; ed: 3/1 - The Orpheans. We had the pleasures on Sat- urday, of hearing several pieces of music sung by this celebrated family, and we have no hesitation in saying to our musical friends that they will find a rich treat in the performances at the Empire Hall, this evening, fully equal if not surpassing all that the fame of the singers has led them to anticipate. We look for a crowded Hall at an early hour. (verbatim)


(1)


1100 - H Sept. 23; ed:3/1 . The Orpheans gave their first concert yester- day at Empire hall to a highly gratified audience. The program comprised a great variety of pieces, sentimental, amusing, and solemn, and in each the applause of the audience was lavish. Perhaps the best received numbers


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1101 - 1107


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd) were "Mountaineer's Invitation, " "Row, Brothers, Row, " and "Weeping Mother. "


"The entire harmony of their voices struck all with astonishment, for it seems almost impossible to realize that four voices can form so perfect a unison."


(4)


1101 - H Sept. 24; ed:3/1 - The Orpheans give their farewell Concert at the Empire Hall this evening. They are true songsters, and their full, grand, clear, liquid notes are perfect echoes of the "unwritten music" of their dear old mountain homes. Their "gush of melody" stirs the depths and carries captive all hearts. (verbatim) (1)


1102 - H Oct. 4; adv:2/4 - Temperance Musical Entertainment. Mr. Church will give a Concert at the Tabernacle, Monday evening, Oct. 6th, at 7 o'clock.


Admission 12-1/2c, to be paid at the door. (1)


1103 - H Oct. 4:3/1 - The lovers of Song will be glad to hear that the Orpheans are again in town, and will give a Concert at the Empire Hall on Monday evening. Their arrangements are such that but a single con- cert will be given. (verbatim) (1)


1104 - H Oct. 6; adv:2/4 - Mr. & the Misses Sloman respectfully inform their friends, that their non-arrival was caused by the Storm. Their Concert will take place on Tuesday, October the 7th.


In addition to the Music already announced, Mr. Sloman will sing George Alexander Stevens' description of A Storm. (1)


1105 - H Oct. 6; adv:2/4 - Positively But One Night. The Orphean Family. Have the pleasure to announce to their friends and public that they will give a Concert of Vocal Music, At The Empire Hall on Monday Evening, Oct. 6.


(3)


1106 - H Oct. 6; ed:3/1 - The Orphean Family sing at the Empire hall this evening, an announcement that will be sure to call there a numerous and fashionable audience. Their previous concerts here, are pronounced by all who attended, as the best Clevelanders have ever been favored with, and tonight will be the last opportunity to enjoy their "concord of sweet sound." (verbatim) (1)


1107 - H Oct. 6; ed:3/1 - The comical phiz of the musical Sloman greeted us in our sanctum today, and it really seemed that his grin was broader than usual, the effect probably of raising a laugh all around the broad prairies of the West. He merely desired us to say - and would we could do it as comically as he did - that old Boreas having piped himself hoarse in order to frustrate his engagement Saturday evening, Mr. and Misses Sloman will on Tuesday evening give one of their choicest and most agreeable musical entertainments at the Apollo. "Bravo! Mr. Simpkins!" (verbatim) (2)


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1108 - 1116


MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd) 1108 - H Oct. 7; ed:3/1 - The Sloman's Concert at the Apollo this evening. It will be a great musical treat. (verbatim) (1)


1109 - H Oct. 8; ed:3/1 . Mr. and the Misses Sloman. - Our limits prevent us from writing a long critcism on the Concert last night, at the Apollo Hall, suffice it to say, that, if applause and attention from an over- flowing room, is any proof of success, the Misses Sloman were highly so. The exquisite manner in which the Duet for two Piano Fortes was executed was the theme of praise, and gave great delight to persons conversant with the difficulties of the Piano. A Farewell Concert takes place on Thursday. (verbatim) (2)


1110 - H Oct. 8:3/1 - The Cleveland Brass band will give a Concert at the Apollo Hall, on Saturday evening next. It is intimated that the musical treat will be unusually excellent, as the music of the "sweet sounding Viol" and Piano will be introduced into the performances. (verbatim) (1)


1111 - H Oct. 11:3/1 - The Concert To-night. . The Cleveland Brass band hope to see a full house at the Apollo this evening, and they deserve it. (verbatim) (1)


1112 - H Oct. 31; ed:2/1 - The Gothamites are music mad just now with the performances of Leopold Von Meyer, a wonderful pianist whose appearance in America is declared to "constitute an epoch in the musical world." His greatforte is noise. (verbatim) (1)


See also Theater


MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS


1113 - H Jan. 3; adv:3/5 - Boston Piano Fortes. Just received a New and Splendid assortment of L. Gilbert's Patent Action Piano Fortes, at R. Reed's on Water st., 1 door south of the Mansion House, which will be sold at reduced prices for Cash.


(2)


1114 - H Jan. 23; adv:2/4 - A First Rate Piano To Let to any person who will not let children under 6 years of age play with the keys, or who will use it with care, and also be tolerable good pay, can find one on application to - N. C. Crittenden. (verbatim) (1)


1115 - H Jan. 25; adv: 2/4 - Piano Fortes. S. Brainard offers for sale pianos made by J. Chickering, of Boston. Prices from $75 to $250.


Pianos rented from this establishment, will be kept in tune, free of charge. Persons wishing to rent, by leaving their names, can always be accommodated within a few weeks.


(4)


1116 . H May 19; adv: 2/4 - Harmony. Mr. Z. H. West, late from the east, would inform the citizens of Cleveland that he will tune and put in good repair all Pianos entrusted to his charge, with despatch and in a way that


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1117 - 1118


MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont'd) will please his customers.


All orders may be left at Hanks & Hopkins' Painting Rooms, No. 80 Empire Building, Superior - st.


(1)


1117 - H July 1; adv:3/6 - Violins & Violin-Cellos - Of French, German, and Italian make, for sale at the Bazaar and Music Store. (1)


1118 - H July 1; adv:2/6 . S. Brainard of 38 Superior st., is the agent for the Metallic Frame Piano Fortes, manufactured by Boardman & Gray of Albany. They have a good assortment of the above instrument at all times which will be sold at Factory prices, transportation added. (4)


See also Music


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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845


Abstracts 1119 - 1121


NATURAL HISTORY. See Museums & Galleries :


NATURAL PHENOMENA


1119 - H Sept. 10:3/1 - Water Spout. . Many of our citizens this morning had the pleasure of witnessing a water spout, connecting the lake with a cloud above, which produced quite a bubbling and commotion in the waves where the waters mingled. It was one of the best defined, and the most magnificent phenomenon of the kind observed for some time in this quarter. (verbatim) (1)


See also Astronomy


NATURALIZATION. See Citizenship


NEGROES 1120 - H Apr. 19:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, H. M. T. says: I was much pleased with the sentiments expressed by your Pittsburgh correspon- dent. 1 have most ardently hoped that our legislature would remove those stains of injustice which have dishonored our statute book for so long a period. Whatever palliation may be offered in behalf of those who originally framed the so-called "Black laws," it would seem that the in- vestigations that have been made, and the successful result of well tried experiments to elevate the Negro race, could leave no excuse for those called upon to legislate at the present day.


It is no longer necessary to search the records of antiquity, to advert to such characters as Scipio, Hannibal, Euclid, and many others, to prove that men of dark complexions are endowed with the same essential proper- ties as the fairest race.


"I am unwilling to believe that any sincere lover of liberty will in- tentionally do aught that will for a moment darken a human mind, or sub- ject a fellow being to unjust servitude. Yet, I fear we do not always regard consequences so fully as we might. A free colored population, intelligent and virtuous, capable of discharging the high responsibilities of life would furnish the most unanswerable argument in favor of the ex- tension of our civil rights to the less favored of their race." (19)




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