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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... happiness of mankind . We would however observe , that in any thing we may say in the following pages , we hope no one will suppose that we would not be as careful of State rights as the most jealous person , whether in or out of the ...
... happiness of mankind . We would however observe , that in any thing we may say in the following pages , we hope no one will suppose that we would not be as careful of State rights as the most jealous person , whether in or out of the ...
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... " " that all men were created equal , " that they " had an inalienable right to life , liberty , and pursuit of happiness , " and thereby - touching that cord in every noble and generous mind STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION . 15.
... " " that all men were created equal , " that they " had an inalienable right to life , liberty , and pursuit of happiness , " and thereby - touching that cord in every noble and generous mind STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION . 15.
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... are en- dowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights ; and that among these are life , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . ' He then goes on to state that the interdiction of 22 STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION :
... are en- dowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights ; and that among these are life , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . ' He then goes on to state that the interdiction of 22 STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION :
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... happiness , planting my vineyards , and eating their lus- cious fruit , sowing my fields , and reaping the golden grain , and seeing millions of brothers all around me equally free and happy as myself , this , sir , is what I long for ...
... happiness , planting my vineyards , and eating their lus- cious fruit , sowing my fields , and reaping the golden grain , and seeing millions of brothers all around me equally free and happy as myself , this , sir , is what I long for ...
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... happiness or wretchedness , under God , in a great degree in your hands , I pray the supreme Arbiter of the affairs of men so to direct your judgment , as that you may act agreea- bly to what seems to be his will , revealed in his ...
... happiness or wretchedness , under God , in a great degree in your hands , I pray the supreme Arbiter of the affairs of men so to direct your judgment , as that you may act agreea- bly to what seems to be his will , revealed in his ...
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