This Week in History: Abolitionist targets politicians
This Week in History: Abolitionist targets politicians By Frank Tomaino Denounce slavery A determined Gerrit Smith – wealthy, well-known abolitionist born and bred in Utica – comes out swinging, taking his fight against the evils of slavery to the polling place. Smith, president and one of the founders of the New York State Anti-Slavery Society, meets with members at a session in Utica and together they adopt a resolution that compels political candidates to make known their attitude toward slavery. Smith says that candidates who favor the immediate abolition of slavery can count on the s...