Telegraphic Despatches

Telegraphic Despatches

Boston Daily Atlas

19th Century U.S. Newspapers

1855-10-18

Philadelphia, Oct. 17. - The Colored Convention. During the session of the National Colored Convention, today, resolutions were offered expressing admiration at the conduct of Passmore Williamson, and sympathy for his injured family. Frederick Douglass made a speech, objecting to the resolutions, and instancing the colored men who rescued Col. Wheeler's slaves as more entitled to thanks. He also denounced Col. Wheeler, as a villain and scoundrel. The resolutions were then adopted, as well as others, honoring the conduct of the men who assisted in the escape. A resolution was submitted, imposing an assessment of one dollar on each delegate. Many members objected, and a scene of confusion ensued. Julius Caesar Morrill intimated that certain persons had been living luxuriously upon contributions thus made; for himself, he never had one cent, although engaged nineteen years in the cause; he was sorry he could not say so much for others. Fred. Douglass, believing himself alluded to, made a short reply, and said the opposition to the assessment was mean and disgraceful. The resolution was adopted. Most of the session was occupied in discussing a proposition to form industrial unions.

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