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“Women’s hoop skirts were in fashion…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 10, 1857, p. 4.
“…Arithmomètre…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 10, 1857, p. 4.
“…William Walker…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 10, 1857, p. 1. Originally published in the Charleston Standard.
“…the same James Buchanan…”
See “…most anxious to see…,” above.
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 24, 1857, p. 3. James Buchanan won the election to replace Franklin Pierce, held on November 4, 1856.
“…a hand strangling the serpent…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 17, 1857, p. 3.
“…testify against other slaves…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 3, 1857, p. 2.
“…had recently been published…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 3, 1857, p. 4; January 17, 1857, p. 2.
“…run out of town for selling Uncle Tom’s Cabin…”
The National Anti-Slavery Standard, January 10, 1857, p. 1.