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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... ment have a greater authority over other individu- als under the same government than the govern- ment itself . But , while we have , as we think , most clearly demonstrated these as truths , and that every indi- vidual person is by the ...
... ment have a greater authority over other individu- als under the same government than the govern- ment itself . But , while we have , as we think , most clearly demonstrated these as truths , and that every indi- vidual person is by the ...
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... ment , the Southern States can in no light be con- sidered as foreign nations to us : our destiny is bound up with theirs , and we cannot hope to escape unless we dissolve our present connection . Are we liable every moment to be called ...
... ment , the Southern States can in no light be con- sidered as foreign nations to us : our destiny is bound up with theirs , and we cannot hope to escape unless we dissolve our present connection . Are we liable every moment to be called ...
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... ment be admitted . Perhaps it may not be neces- sary to quote from the principal men of that day , or to go into a long and labored argument to show that they were on the side of freedom , be- cause it would seem like arguing a point ...
... ment be admitted . Perhaps it may not be neces- sary to quote from the principal men of that day , or to go into a long and labored argument to show that they were on the side of freedom , be- cause it would seem like arguing a point ...
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... ment is so obviously the design and end of civil govern- ment , that to attempt a logical proof of it would be like burning tapers at noonday to assist the sun in enlighten- ing the world ; and it cannot be virtuous or honorable to ...
... ment is so obviously the design and end of civil govern- ment , that to attempt a logical proof of it would be like burning tapers at noonday to assist the sun in enlighten- ing the world ; and it cannot be virtuous or honorable to ...
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... ment , laying its foundation on such principles , and organizing its powers in such form , as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . " Here , we think , are principles broad and comprehensive enough , and ...
... ment , laying its foundation on such principles , and organizing its powers in such form , as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . " Here , we think , are principles broad and comprehensive enough , and ...
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