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Editorial
February 22, 1834
The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
The editorial defends William Lloyd Garrison, arguing he is not the originator of abolitionist doctrines but merits credit for awakening people to universal principles of liberty and righteousness, signed 'Emancipator.'
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Those persons are in great error who suppose that Mr. Garrison is the ORIGINATOR of the doctrines so frequently called by his name. His enemies award him too much credit. They ought not to secure for him, in the judgement of all posterity, the reputation of having monopolized all the genuine republicanism, sound Christianity, and common sense of the age he lived in. No.—His merit consists chiefly in having rung an alarm loud enough to awake a slumbering people to an attention to those first principles which the friends of liberty and righteousness, in every age and nation, have universally recognized, and which themselves had abundantly professed to receive and venerate.—Emancipator.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Garrison
Abolition Doctrines
Emancipator
Republicanism
Christianity
Liberty Principles
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Garrison
His Enemies
Friends Of Liberty And Righteousness
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Garrison's Role In Awakening To Abolitionist Principles
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Garrison
Key Figures
Mr. Garrison
His Enemies
Friends Of Liberty And Righteousness
Key Arguments
Mr. Garrison Is Not The Originator Of The Doctrines Called By His Name
His Enemies Award Him Too Much Credit
His Merit Is In Awakening A Slumbering People To First Principles Of Liberty And Righteousness
These Principles Are Universally Recognized In Every Age And Nation