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Foreign News
September 28, 1833
The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
British Parliament passes emancipation bill for colored inhabitants of West India Islands, freeing 800,000 from slavery; awaits King's signature. Inspires hope and praise for England.
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The colored inhabitants of the West India Islands are FREE. The bill providing for their emancipation has passed both Houses of Parliament, and only awaits the King's signature to become a law. Such is the latest intelligence; and it inspires us with fresh courage and animating hopes. 'Glory to God in the highest!' will be the response from every christian and philanthropic heart. No longer will 800,000 human beings be plundered of all their rights; no longer will they be bought and sold like brutes, and subject to unceasing toil and stripes. God bless the people of England, and lead Republican America to repentance for her crimes!
The colored inhabitants of the West India Islands are FREE. The bill providing for their emancipation has passed both Houses of Parliament, and only awaits the King's signature to become a law. Such is the latest intelligence; and it inspires us with fresh courage and animating hopes. 'Glory to God in the highest!' will be the response from every christian and philanthropic heart. No longer will 800,000 human beings be plundered of all their rights; no longer will they be bought and sold like brutes, and subject to unceasing toil and stripes. God bless the people of England, and lead Republican America to repentance for her crimes!
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
West India Islands
Slave Emancipation
British Parliament
Abolition Bill
Where did it happen?
West India Islands
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West India Islands
Outcome
emancipation of 800,000 colored inhabitants; bill passed both houses of parliament, awaits king's signature.
Event Details
The bill providing for their emancipation has passed both Houses of Parliament, and only awaits the King's signature to become a law.