The North Star (Rochester)/1848/01/07/Notices of the North Star
NOTICES OF THE NORTH STAR.
The following selections from numerous papers will show in what spirit the North Star is hailed by the press. A few of the baser sort, such as the New York Express, we understand, have made our appearance the occasion of pouring out a little of their pro-slavery hate. But this we can afford to bear, when we consider the respectful bearing toward us of the more respectable journals of our land.
The first number of this new Anti-Slavery paper, under the editorial control of Frederick Douglass, has appeared. It is well printed, and gives promise of ability. In sentiment it is ultra abolition; better in its denunciations of slavery, and making but little allowance for other people's opinions and prejudices. We see much in the opening number that we cannot agree with in sentiment; but the paper, as well as its proprietors, have our best wishes for its success.—Rochester Daily Democrat.
We have received the first number of Frederick Douglass' new paper, bearing the above title. It is unnecessary to say that it bears marks of much ability: for the public is well aware of the talents of its editor.
The fact that so creditable a journal is published and conducted by a colored man, is to us full of interest. It is very likely we shall differ widely in opinion from the North Star, yet we rejoice in the augury its publication affords, of the elevation which sooner or later must come to an oppressed race.—Rochester Daily American.
The new Anti-Slavery paper called the North Star has just made its appearance. It is a beautiful sheet, doing great credit to its printers and publishers. Frederick Douglass is its principal editor, and all who know him can make a correct estimate of its editorial ability. Mr. Douglass was once a slave: some ten years ago he escaped from bondage; the Abolitionists of Massachusetts discerned his talents, and gave him an education. Two years ago he went to England, and furnished the English with a good living text from which to vent their spleen against us. He received great attention, traveled through the United Kingdom, obtained from Englishmen his press and types, or at any rate the money wherewith to purchase them, and now has settled down in Rochester to speak out for his brethren who are lying in bondage.
Since his escape he has certainly enjoyed great advantages both of study and observation—and his fine natural talents have enabled him to improve them. In his new enterprise we hope he will take discretion as his guide, and remember that no matter how holy the cause he advocates, exhibitions of violence either in language or otherwise, only tend to retard its advance, whilst calmness and dignity win respect both for our arguments and ourselves. We wish him all the success he deserves.—Rochester Evening Gazette.
The first number of this large and interesting sheet is before us. It is published every Friday, at No. 25, Buffalo Sreet, Rochester, at two dollars per annum, always in advance. Frederick Douglass and M. R. Delany, editors.
Mr. Douglass, it is well known, is a manumitted slave, and has, for several years past, been a very popular lecturer in the cause of abolition. Consequently the "North Star," chiefly under his supervision, may be expected to be principally devoted to that cause. The Lord crown the philanthropic enterprise with abundant success.—Advent Harbinger.
This paper, of which Frederick Douglass is editor and proprietor, made its appearance in this city on Monday morning last. The paper is large and of respectable appearance. Mr. Douglass is a man of decided talent, and is capable of making the paper a very useful anti-slavery instrumentality. We apprehend, however, that the bent of the paper cannot be decided from the first issue. The number before us, so far as we can see, contains no very objectionable features. In the progress of the enterprise, we shall learn the tendency and spirit of the man and the paper.—Genesee Evangelist.
The first number of this paper—conducted by Frederick Douglass, the distinguished refugee from slavery—appeared some days since, but, owing to some mishap, we did not get hold of it until yesterday. A glance is all that we have been able to bestow upon it: but its mechanical appearance is exceedingly neat, and its leading article indicates a high order of talent. Mr. Douglass, it will not be denied, is a man of much more than an ordinary share of intellect; and having himself experienced the sweets of the "institution," it is not to be wondered that he is an enthusiastic abolitionist. As we have plenty of professing abolitionists among us, we trust they will deport from their usual liberality, and sustain Mr. Douglass' paper.—Rochester Daily Advertiser.
The North Star is the title of a paper just started in this city, devoted to the cause of Abolitionism, by Frederick Douglass, a colored man, who has felt the evils and wrongs of slavery in his own person for more than 20 years. He has traveled and lectured extensively in this country and in many parts of Europe, and has obtained from the latter country money sufficient for his present undertaking. He is possessed of the requisite talent and information to make his paper an efficient organ of the Abolition party.—Christian Sentinel.
We have just received the first number of Mr. Douglass' new paper, the "North Star," published at Rochester. N. Y. It is a large and handsome sheet, exceedingly well printed and put together. Its principal editorial contents are, the editor's introduction to his readers, (which we shall copy in another place;) an address to the colored population; and a letter, extremely pointed and spirited, to Mr. Clay, suggested by his late Lexington speech. Its literary and mechanical execution would do honor to any paper, new or old, anti-slavery or pro-s1averv, in the country. Mr. Douglass has our sincere good wishes for the highest degree of prosperity and usefulness in his new career. The prospects of his labors in this as yet untried field, are certainly full of promise of an answering harvest. We hope, as we believe, that it will not "unbeseem the promise of its Spring."
Dr. M. R. Delany, late of the Pittsburg Mystery, (which, we believe, has been united with the North Star,) is associated with Mr. Douglass in the editorship of the new paper, and will bring a measure of practical experience into the partnership which cannot fail of being advantageous to its interests. Mr. William C. Nell, favorably known to most of our readers from its connection formerly with the Liberator, and from his prominence in all efforts for the improvement and advancement of our colored countrymen, is the publisher of the paper. His connection with it will, if possible, increase the interest which will be felt, in this region, in the success of the undertaking. The printer is Mr. John Dick, the son of Mr. Thomas Dick, of London, who is known to our readers by his communications in our columns, as one of our most intelligent friends abroad. Mr. John Dick came to this country in the course of the last summer, and made a very favorable impression upon those who made his acquaintance here, during his short sojourn among us. It must be a source of just satisfaction to the friends of Mr. Douglass in England, who supplied the means for his enterprise, that he has secured the services of this gentleman in carrying it on.
The next number of the North Star will be issued on the first Friday in January, and thenceforward regularly on every succeeding Friday. Its terms are two dollars, always in advance. We are happy to hear that the present state of the subscription list is encouraging, and trust that it will become all that its friends can desire.—Q.—Liberator.
We have received the first number of Frederick Douglass' pager—the North Star. It is neatly printed with handsome type, on a sheet almost the size of this. Its selections are judiciously made, and its editorials well written. Altogether, it does credit to the taste, the skill, and the ability of its proprietor and editor, and is all that its best friends could wish it to be. We cannot better give an idea of its contents, and the spirit with which its editor has commenced his new vocation, than by copying his introductory.—National Anti-Slavery Standard.
We are right glad to welcome this superlatively able and spirited advocate of the enslaved class from one of themselves. It is a living word which cannot fail to impress the heart of this nation. Here is a chattel in human shape who on our boasted national principle takes the reins of self-government into his own hands, revolutionizes himself, escapes from a slave state, works three years on the wharves in New Bedford, travels, lectures, writes, speaks in his own great cause, and that of his people, seven years more, and now raises in the sight of the whole nation a journal edited with as much ability as any that can be named. Of scholar, poet or statesman, we care not of whom, nothing in the shape of a weekly journal can be found more instinct with genius and mental power. We put if fearlessly to the decision of editors most devoured with prejudice against color, such as the editor of the New York Sunday Despatch, for example, can you find any short coming in this effort? Can you find a man in the editorial field who can bear the palm from Frederick Douglass? Call him saucy, impudent, out of place. There he is, a whole man—though black and a runaway slave. And we put it to the most rabid colorphobist of the whole of them, whether it is anything short of the most devilish folly to use up such timber as Douglass is made of for the vile purposes of slavery.
Douglass' paper is published at Rochester, N. Y., for $2 per annum, in advance. And it is worth any man a money. We shall give some rich extracts from it such. The typographical execution of it is first rate. Mr. Douglass is assisted in the editorial department by Mr. M. R. Delany, a gentleman of his own color; and the publisher is William C. Nell, a colored Boston boy, well known for his gentlemanly bearing and business energy.—Chronotype.
We have received from Rochester, N. Y., the first number ff Frederick Douglass' paper, which bears the name of Freedom's glorious beacon light. It is a large sheet, well printed, on good paper, and is decidedly prepossessing in typographical appearance. The motto it bears is a sentiment worthy of a reformer with the noblest aims and widest philanthropy:—"Right is of no sex—Truth is of no color—God is the Father of us all, and all we are brethren." Its opening address is manly and serious, and breathes a hopeful spirit, which is encouraged by the favorable prospects with which the enterprise commences. Perhaps no man can be found within their ranks better qualified in all respects to be the organ of the people of color in their present struggle for equal manhood in their native land. To remarkable powers of intellect, and a clear moral vision, and unconquerable perseverance, he aids the still more important qualification for this work, the solemn conviction that he is called to it. But he is too well known to our readers to need any commendation from us. That the North Star will be a powerful auxiliary to the anti-slavery cause, and eminently worthy of patronage, no one who knows Mr. Douglass will doubt. We especially hope that the colored people will extensively subscribe for it, for their own sake, as well as to sustain the paper. It is a paper which will stimulate them to improvement, and elevate their moral and intellectual character, and increase their self-respect, and the respect of other men for them. To break down the walls of prejudice, which now shut them from many avenues to honor and excellence, they should rally, by thousands, around Douglass, and sustain his hands and strengthen his heart. We quote a passage from his opening address which will show the spirit and hope with which he enters upon his new and important enterprise.—Pennsylvania Freeman.
The North Star, a new weekly folio, by Frederick Douglass & Co., No. 1, reaches us from Rochester—vigorously edited but not well printed. Its motto is—"Right is of no sex—Truth is of no color—God is the Father of us all, arid all we are brethren." Douglass does not write so happily as he speaks; but, considering that he was a benighted slave until twenty-one years old, next a laborer for three years on the wharves at New Bedford, never had a day's schooling in his life, and has been only nine years out of bondage, (if the condition of a colored hireling in a Northern city is to be considered freedom,) all must pronounce him a man of decided talent. His principal article in this No. is a letter to Mr. Clay, in review of his remarks on slavery in his late speech at Lexington—caustic, forcible, but rather more savage than is politic.
We trust the African race in this country will resolve to concentrate their patronage on the Star. Douglass is among the ablest, if not the very ablest, of their number, and will fight their battle vigorously.—N. Y. Tribune.
We have received the first number of an anti-slavery paper bearing the above title, published at Rochester, edited by Frederick Douglass and M. R. Delany. The paper evinces considerable talent, and the former gentleman (who has been a slave,) asserts his right to freedom by publishing a bill of sale, and a receipt in full for his purchase as a slave from one whom he terms a "cold-blooded Methodist man-stealer," and "the hypocritical nation that has sanctioned his infamous claim."
Although we do not coincide with the abolition views of the Star, we are willing that every one should enjoy their own principles, which they have an undoubted right to do; and if there are any in this section who wish to support a paper of this character, we would recommend them to the North Star, as in patronizing that sheet, they bestow their favors upon "one who has felt the wrongs of slavery, and fathomed the depths of its iniquity."—Newark (N. Y.) Herald.
The North Star is the title of a weekly paper at Rochester, N. Y., edited by Frederick Douglass, the fugitive slave. Its motto is, "Right is of no sex—Truth is of no color—God is the Father of us all, and all we are brethren."
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Douglass was a benighted slave, until 21 years old, next a laborer for three years on the wharves at New Bedford, never had a day's schooling in his life, has been only nine years out of bondage, and now we find him issuing one of the ablest papers in the Union. Who says the colored race is inferior in intellect?—Hampshire Herald.
We have received the first number of this paper issued at Rochester. N. Y. William C. Nell, publisher, and Frederick Douglass and M. R. Delaney, editors.
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Frederick Douglass is now about 29 years of age. We regard him as one of the most extraordinary of living men. It would seen, as if Providence had raised him up to deliver his race from bondage. We trust he will keep his eye fixed on this single sheet, and not suffer his influence to be lessened by collateral questions, not having a direct bearing upon the welfare of his race.—Cleveland (O.) True Democrat.
** We hail this accession to our list of co-laborers—this mouth-piece for the dumb slaves.
We shall say little or this behalf, as little need be said. That little we allow Mr. D. to say for himself.**** [Bangor Gazette.
The first number of the "Star," which we have been expecting for some weeks, has come to hand. Mr. Delany, formerly editor of the Pittsburg Mystery, is associated with Mr. Douglass in the editorial charge of the paper. The Star is declined, we believe, to be a powerful agent in regenerating the public sentiment of this nation on the great question of human freedom. We give in another column the address of the editors, to the colored people of the United States. It is forcible and high toned; and we are sure will be read with interest, not only by these to whom it is addressed, but by all who are friendly to the elevation of the colored man.—Anti-Slavery Bugle.
We hail this paper as a good omen, presaging the downfall of the barrier of prejudice existing towards the colored race. The first number is crowded with articles which would do honor to the pen of Henry Clay. We welcome the "North Star," with almost the same feeling the fugutive slave does the orb after which it is called, when it bursts upon his eager view, to guide him to the land of freedom. May all the expectations of friend Douglass be realized, and may his paper prove all that his friends have anticipated. With such a man as Frederick Douglass at its head, the "North Star" cannot fail to give light to the minds, and strike conviction to the souls of his white but bitter enemies. Again we say, success.—J. W.—Clarion of Freedom, (O.)
Frederick Douglass, the manumitted slave, whose lectures upon slavery have attracted so much attention in this country and Europe, has commenced the publication, at Rochester, of a paper called the "North Star." Its regular issue will commence on the first Friday in January next. The specimen sheet has been sent to us. Its typography is neat; its selections are in good taste, and its editorials exhibit a high order of talent, fervently engaged in the political and social regeneration of the wronged and oppressed victims of American slavery.—Niagara Courier.