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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... slaves , without being able to ask the reason why , or without having the right , in any way or in any manner , of preventing such being the case . We think our fathers have not left us such a legacy ; on the contrary , they not only ...
... slaves , without being able to ask the reason why , or without having the right , in any way or in any manner , of preventing such being the case . We think our fathers have not left us such a legacy ; on the contrary , they not only ...
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... slavery since the adoption of the Con- stitution ; in truth , that there is no legal or rightful slavery in the United States , nor can there be , by any powers either in the State or United States government ; much less is there any ...
... slavery since the adoption of the Con- stitution ; in truth , that there is no legal or rightful slavery in the United States , nor can there be , by any powers either in the State or United States government ; much less is there any ...
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... slavery was already a waning institution , destined soon to pass away . In their time , ( 1787 , ) slaves were comparatively of little value , there being then no great slave staple ( as cotton is now ) to make them profitable to the ...
... slavery was already a waning institution , destined soon to pass away . In their time , ( 1787 , ) slaves were comparatively of little value , there being then no great slave staple ( as cotton is now ) to make them profitable to the ...
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