That Platform
Summary
Citizen editors publish Examiner's Platform, then argues that it clearly is abolitionist in intent and fanatics of the policy will regret their support of illegal contrabands (escaped slaves) and immigrants. They would be wise to consider maxim of "charity begins at home." Example is given by including text of an article from Philadelphia Enquirer giving details of case against indigent woman who sold articles of clothing provided by her employer to sew, in order to feed her children. Enquirer asks why does this happen to white citizens, when increasing numbers of escaped slaves are being feted and supported without working by abolitionists.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Republican Citizen
Publication Date: May 2nd, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
