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John Jay Chapman, William Lloyd Garrison, Chapter 5: the crisis (search)
which a mob would fain have lynched him. . . . It was nearly a year before he was brought to trial, and meantime his health had been ruined. Five thousand dollars were offered on the Exchange in New York for the head of Arthur Tappan on Friday last, writes Henry Benson to Garrison. Elizur Wright is barricading his house with shutters, bars and bolts. How imminent is the danger that hovers about the persons of our friends, George Thompson and Arthur Tappan! writes Garrison to George Benson. Rewards for the seizure of the latter are multiplying — in one place they offer three thousand dollars, for his ears--a purse has been made up, publicly, of $20,000, in New Orleans for his person. I, too,--I desire to bless God, --am involved in almost equal peril. I have just received a letter written evidently by a friendly hand, in which I am apprised that my life is sought after, and a reward of $20,000 has been offered for my head by six Mississippians. He says- Beware of the a
John Jay Chapman, William Lloyd Garrison, Index (search)
, organized by G. in London, 246, 247. Anti-Slavery societies in 1830, 47, 48; overslaughed by Abolition, 48; 123, 134, 135, 15I, 176ff. association, theory of, 31. Atlee, Edwin P., 73, 74. Austin, James T., 130, 131. Baltimore, and the slavetrade, 46; G. jailed at, for libel, 46, 47. Baptists, and Abolition, 208. Bartlett, Deacon, 41. Beecher, Harriet, 102. And see Stowe, Harriet Beecher. Beecher, Henry Ward, quoted, 249. Beecher, Lyman, 66 and n., 67, 68, 69. Benson, George, 107. Benson, Henry, quoted, 106. Benton, Thomas H., 7. Bible, the, the source of G.'s power, 164-166. Birney, James G., 103, 018, 118. Bond, George, 128. Boston, G. mobbed in, 101, 102, 113 if.; Abolitionists in, 112, 113; Pro-slavery men in, 120, 121; Garrison mob in, the sticking-point of violence in, 118. And see Faneuil Hall, Park St. Church. Boston aristocracy, and J. Q. Adams, 92. Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, 113. Boston Tea Party, and the murder of Love
Archibald H. Grimke, William Lloyd Garrison the Abolitionist, Chapter 10: between the acts. (search)
t of his object. Others may rest after a labor, may have done one, two, or three distinct tasks, but between Garrison's acts there is no hiatus, each follows each, and is joined to all like links in a chain. He never closed his eyes, nor folded his arms, but went forward from work to work with the consecutiveness of a law of nature. But amid labors so strenuous and uninterrupted the leader found opportunity to woo and win a fair ladye. She was a daughter of a veteran Abolitionist, George Benson, of Brooklyn, Conn., who with his sons George W. and Henry E. Benson, were among the stanchest of the reformer's followers and supporters. The young wife, before her marriage, was not less devoted to the cause than they. She was in closest sympathy with her husband's anti-slavery interests and purposes. Never had husband found wife better fitted to his needs, and the needs of his life work. So that it might be truly said that Garrison even when he went a-wooing forgot not his cause a
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 1: the Boston mob (second stage).—1835. (search)
ting on the ensuing day. On the morning of Wednesday Mr. Garrison attended Henry Benson to the cars for Providence, placing in his hands a letter addressed to George Benson, of which the following extracts were a part: My health has been extremely good since I left Brooklyn, Ms. Boston Oct. 21, 1835. for which, as well as for the city of his adoption, and driven from a home which would be his no more. The sequel will appear in the following extracts from private letters: George Benson to George W. Benson. Brooklyn, Conn., October 23, 1835. Ms. This day we unexpectedly but cheerfully welcomed the arrival of dear Helen and her husband. Iomewhat dark when I arrived, it is not yet known by my mobocratic friends that I am here. Father, I presume, will tell you, in his epistle, of the pleasant George Benson. and comfortable ride that we had from Brooklyn to Providence. He seemed to be as little fatigued as myself at the end of the journey. We were both exceeding
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 2: Germs of contention among brethren.—1836. (search)
than with Gerrit Smith, as to no other had he more liberally granted space in the Liberator for counter criticism of himself and of the antislavery movement. George Benson writes to his son Henry, at Providence, February 13, 1836: Your brother Ms. Garrison had a letter yesterday with a check from Gerrit Smith (for thirty dollarson had been stimulated by his conscientious application to the duties of the Anti-Slavery Office. It closed in mourning for the death of his venerable father, George Benson, in Dec. 11, 1836. the eighty-fifth year of his age. His daughter Helen and her husband were at his bedside in his last moments. Mr. Benson, said his son-in-Benson, in Dec. 11, 1836. the eighty-fifth year of his age. His daughter Helen and her husband were at his bedside in his last moments. Mr. Benson, said his son-in-law in the Liberator, was a rare example of moral excellence among mankind. In justness, he was an Aristides—in peaceableness, a Penn —in philanthropy, a Clarkso
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 4: Pennsylvania Hall.—the non-resistance society.—1838. (search)
pain of excommunication from the Society of Friends. What an absurd and despotic rule! Sarah must be cut off for being Sarah M. Grimke. with Angelina when married! Only think of it! It is characteristic of the time that the bridal guests at this ceremony were reported in the public prints to have consisted of six whites and six blacks (Lib. 8.91)! A succinct account of the stirring events of the following week is contained in the following letter: W. L. Garrison to Mrs. George Benson. Boston, May 19, 1838. Ms. Dearly beloved mother: After an absence from home of nearly three weeks, I arrived here this morning, in much better condition, as to my health and spirits, than when I left. A kind Providence had taken care of my cherished wife and children. George has certainly grown taller, and little Willie looks finely. We have had great doings in Philadelphia, during the present week, which will make that city memorable. Some account will reach you, by the news
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 6: the schism.—1840. (search)
thing, for an abolitionist. Our noble-hearted colored friend bade us welcome to it, and treated us with all the kindness and affection of a brother. As his table was underground, his lodging was far above ground. He had not his New Haven dwelling in New York. Such as he had there, he generously provided for us. He made us a nest on high. Not so high as his own—but still in the 3d or 4th story of a Wall Street cotton storehouse. There we lodged with the Liberator, Henry C. Wright and Geo. Benson of Connecticut,— on the soft side of the best accommodations at friend Van Rensalaer's command, and as good as we required,—better far than our poor plantation clients share. Brother Van Rensalaer would have gladly furnished us all a bed of down. We could not pass over the circumstance unnoticed, that the great anti-slavery city of New York, the headquarters of the American Anti-Slavery Society, before the anti-slavery property and standing seceded from it, while they were yet in its bo<
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 8: the Chardon-Street Convention.—1840. (search)
resies with anti-slavery, and the anti-slavery cause with Garrison; and we cannot keep them separate in the public mind. This is equivalent to Garrison's identifying them, and, in short, he does identify them, and is guilty of the offence in the estimation of community. No one was more aware of this, or cared less for it, than Mr. Garrison himself: W. L. Garrison to George W. Benson. Boston, Nov. 1, 1840. Ms. I am truly rejoiced (and so is Helen) to hear that mother Mrs. Geo. Benson. is willing to come to Cambridgeport again, and be with us during the winter. To Helen, her company and assistance are invaluable. I am at a loss to know how we can do without her. I am aware that there is nothing particularly attractive at our house to win her from Brooklyn; and this makes it more kind in her to be willing to take up her abode with us. The meeting of the Rhode Island State Society will take place (I believe) on the 23d and 24th inst. If convenient, I wish mother woul
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Index to volumes I. And II. (search)
Chardon St. Convention, 424.— Letters to S. J. May, 1.471, G., 2.38, Henry Benson, 2.41; from Geo. Benson, 1.338, 2.37, Henry Benson, 1.281, 452, 473, 491, 493, 2.3, G., 1.312, 320, 344, 393, 394, 42 G., 1.113, 223, 1.274, 301, 314, 515, 516, 518, 521, 2.53, 6, 63, 84, 88, 109, 110, 112, 114, G. Benson, 2.87, G. W. Benson, 2.41, A. Crandall, 1.344, C. C. Burleigh, 2.39. Benson, Mary [1797-184eople in N. Y., 117; first meets Grimke sisters, 117; phrenological examination, 115, 118; at Geo. Benson's deathbed, 120 (1836）—Support from Mass. A. S. S., 2.122; writes its 5th annual report, 12208; Collected Poems, 2.153. —Letters to: E. W. Allen, 1.52, 185; Anna Benson, 2.121, 122, 125; G. Benson, 1.424, 468, 2.8; G. W. Benson, 1.312, 320, 344, 393, 394, 420, 429, 450, 463, 466, 516, 519, 3. Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, 1.89, officers (1830), 207, G. Benson an honorary member, 425; original constitution, 425. Percival, James Gates [1795-1856], 1.
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 1, Chapter 10: Prudence Crandall.—1833. (search)
n Sunday evening, and has removed a mountain of prejudice. After he left Brooklyn Monday noon, a sheriff came up from April 8. Canterbury with a writ. Do not know whether they proceeded to Hartford after him, or not; brother said he could not ascertain. Believe they are going to take him up for the heading put to the letter of March 12th, respecting the town meeting, on the ground that it is libellous. My father says he will see that he has bonds (if necessary) to any amount required. George Benson wrote to his son George, April 11: I cannot conceive what was their object unless to embarrass and retard his [Garrison's] journey. Miss Crandall was at Brooklyn, and is in excellent spirits. W. L. Garrison to Miss Harriet Minot. Hartford, April 9, 1833. Ms. On Tuesday evening last I bade farewell to my colored friends April 2. of Boston, in a public address, and on Friday evening to the people of color in Providence. On both occasions the highest interest and most intense
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