Escalon boasts a low crime rate, an award-winning school district, quality residential homes and a quaint, 1920âs era downtown. Geographically located on Highway 120 between the San Francisco Bay area and the historic Mother Lode leading to Yosemite National Park.
Resource Bank Contents. In the very first issue of his anti-slavery newspaper, the Liberator, William Lloyd Garrison stated, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.. . . I am in earnest -- I will not equivocate -- I will not excuse -- I will not retreat a single inch -- AND I WILL BE HEARD.. And Garrison was heard.n the very first issue of his anti-slavery newspaper, the Liberator, William Lloyd Garrison stated, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation. . . .
John Brown had a burning desire to destroy the evil institution of slavery; this drove him to organize the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, site of the U.S. Musket Factory. Although Brownâs raid didnât âsucceed,â it helped propel our country into war, a conflict which would eventually bring about the end of slavery.