A HUNDRED YEARS AGO
"THE SPECTATOR" MAY 5:1"H, 1838
ScorLANn The agitation on the subject of Negro Apprenticeship is begun again in good earnest. The Glasgow petition on Wednesday evening last, bad been subscribed by no fewer than 70,336 names- 56,816 men and 18,520 women ! In the other large towns, the demonstration of public feeling is equally strong. We are glad to find that Aberdeen has not been backward on the occasion. A most numerous and respectable meeting was held on Wednesday evening. The speakers acquitted themselves admirably ; giving a full and faithful expression to what we believe to be the real sentiments of a great majority of our fellow citizens. Principal Dewar's speech was eloquent and impressive in a high degree. We have 'no doubt .that the petition will be numerously signed. The one likhich was, sent -a- few' weeks ago, obtained in two day, 3,800 signatures. If the same zeal in 'the good 'Work exist here that is exhibited in the West, our petition should be subscribed by upwards of 20,000 individuals. Mr. Bannerman is to be again
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