An Argument on the Unconstitutionality of Slavery: Embracing an Abstract of the Proceedings of the National and State Conventions on this Subject |
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... South Carolina , in answer to certain inquiries made of him respecting the intentions and pros- pects of the abolitionists of the North , states the case in a clear and distinct light . He says , " The ascendency that slavery has ...
... South Carolina , in answer to certain inquiries made of him respecting the intentions and pros- pects of the abolitionists of the North , states the case in a clear and distinct light . He says , " The ascendency that slavery has ...
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... South Carolina and Georgia did . The delegates from this State were left to act according to their own judgment on the subject , and it may be it was through the influence of the Quakers they were so left . Now while it may not be ...
... South Carolina and Georgia did . The delegates from this State were left to act according to their own judgment on the subject , and it may be it was through the influence of the Quakers they were so left . Now while it may not be ...
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... South Carolina , held slaves ; yet , as he so forcibly expresses the feelings of the human heart in its longings for freedom , and shows so distinctly the cause that could hold together our ill - clad and bad - provisioned army , and ...
... South Carolina , held slaves ; yet , as he so forcibly expresses the feelings of the human heart in its longings for freedom , and shows so distinctly the cause that could hold together our ill - clad and bad - provisioned army , and ...
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... South Carolina , in his charge to the grand jury , inculcated the same sentiments in favor of liberty which were patronized by the ' popu- lar ' leaders ; and , in concluding a charge to the grand jury in 1776 , he makes use of these ...
... South Carolina , in his charge to the grand jury , inculcated the same sentiments in favor of liberty which were patronized by the ' popu- lar ' leaders ; and , in concluding a charge to the grand jury in 1776 , he makes use of these ...
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... South Carolina , moved " that fugitive slaves and servants be delivered up like criminals : " this being objected to , Mr. Butler moved to insert the following : " If any person bound to service or labor in any of the United States ...
... South Carolina , moved " that fugitive slaves and servants be delivered up like criminals : " this being objected to , Mr. Butler moved to insert the following : " If any person bound to service or labor in any of the United States ...
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