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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Page 66
... meaning of this clause , and consequently our remarks here will be drawn from what appears on its face . To one unacquainted with all the circumstances of the case , the language would undoubtedly be un- meaning . They would not know ...
... meaning of this clause , and consequently our remarks here will be drawn from what appears on its face . To one unacquainted with all the circumstances of the case , the language would undoubtedly be un- meaning . They would not know ...
Page 74
... meaning to the word migration was altogether gratuitous , and ought not to be allowed ; and even the expression " importation of persons " might , without any great departure from the principle of construction , mean any body else ...
... meaning to the word migration was altogether gratuitous , and ought not to be allowed ; and even the expression " importation of persons " might , without any great departure from the principle of construction , mean any body else ...
Page 77
... meaning of the term " law and equity , that may arise under this Constitu- tion . " But we do think , if we know the meaning of the words " law and equity , " that it would be in the power of the slave , or any of his friends , to bring ...
... meaning of the term " law and equity , that may arise under this Constitu- tion . " But we do think , if we know the meaning of the words " law and equity , " that it would be in the power of the slave , or any of his friends , to bring ...
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... meaning of the amendment , if we understand it , is , the court shall not take cognizance of any action , brought by a citizen of another of the States , or a citizen or subject of a foreign state , against one of the States of the ...
... meaning of the amendment , if we understand it , is , the court shall not take cognizance of any action , brought by a citizen of another of the States , or a citizen or subject of a foreign state , against one of the States of the ...
Page 83
... meaning of the two words " bound " and " held , " when ap- plied to those in servitude , saving that , in using the word " bound , " there seems to be some obligation attached to both parties , while there appears to be none in the word ...
... meaning of the two words " bound " and " held , " when ap- plied to those in servitude , saving that , in using the word " bound , " there seems to be some obligation attached to both parties , while there appears to be none in the word ...
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