Annual Report and Proceedings, Količine 19–21Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, 1851 |
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Stran 8
... moral as well as carnal , was directed at the recusants from the will of the Sovereign Power . Most of these champions of Slavery were either Slaveholders or men whose whole political life had been one continual service to Slavery , and ...
... moral as well as carnal , was directed at the recusants from the will of the Sovereign Power . Most of these champions of Slavery were either Slaveholders or men whose whole political life had been one continual service to Slavery , and ...
Stran 17
... moral sense of impartial mankind shrinks from as crimes of the most enor- mous and the most cowardly guilt , are innocent and praiseworthy . This is owing to the unyielding nature of our iron Constitution and its implacable compromises ...
... moral sense of impartial mankind shrinks from as crimes of the most enor- mous and the most cowardly guilt , are innocent and praiseworthy . This is owing to the unyielding nature of our iron Constitution and its implacable compromises ...
Stran 19
... moral Monster , that battens on the blood and misery of the poor and helpless . It is the professions of the nation done into English- translated into the vernacluar - made level to the meanest under- standing . The Model Republic is ...
... moral Monster , that battens on the blood and misery of the poor and helpless . It is the professions of the nation done into English- translated into the vernacluar - made level to the meanest under- standing . The Model Republic is ...
Stran 31
... morality of the Slave clause in the Constitution . He only justified its framers on the ground of their own selfish neces- sities . He put the right of Massachusetts to restore a Fugitive on this ground . In 1776 Massachusetts became a ...
... morality of the Slave clause in the Constitution . He only justified its framers on the ground of their own selfish neces- sities . He put the right of Massachusetts to restore a Fugitive on this ground . In 1776 Massachusetts became a ...
Stran 32
... moral spectacle presented by these meetings ! To catch Slaves or not to catch Slaves is the great question which now distracts the northern mind . A new definition of patriotism has been elaborated by learned lawyers , and blessed by ...
... moral spectacle presented by these meetings ! To catch Slaves or not to catch Slaves is the great question which now distracts the northern mind . A new definition of patriotism has been elaborated by learned lawyers , and blessed by ...
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Abolitionists adjourned Agent agitation American Anti-Slavery Society Anti-Slavery cause Anti-Slavery Movement arrest attempt believe Boston character CHARLES CHARLES SUMNER cheers Christian Church citizens claim claimant colored Commissioner Committee Compromise Congress Constitution Convention course Court DANIEL WEBSTER Democrats duty EDMUND QUINCY eloquence Emancipation England escape evil excitement Faneuil Hall feel FRANCIS JACKSON Free Soil party freedom friends Fugitive Slave Bill Fugitive Slave Law GARRISON Government heart held honor hope House human influence institutions Judge jury justice KOSSUTH land liberty Marshal Massachusetts meeting Messrs mind moral nation never North northern officers opinion PARKER PILLSBURY persons PILLSBURY political present President Pro-Slavery protection question refused Report resolutions Resolved Senate service or labor session silence SIMS Slave Power Slavecatching Slaveholders Slavery South speech spirit SUMNER Territory things THOMPSON thought tion true truth Union United vote WENDELL PHILLIPS Whig WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON York
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Stran 105 - I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Stran 131 - Though without number still, amidst the hall Of that infernal court. But far within, And in their own dimensions like themselves, The great seraphic lords and cherubim In close recess and secret conclave sat, A thousand demigods on golden seats, Frequent and full.
Stran 107 - Attorney, or other person or persons lawfully assisting as aforesaid, when so arrested, pursuant to the authority herein given and declared ; or shall aid, abet, or assist such person, so owing service or labor as aforesaid, directly or indirectly, to escape from such claimant...
Stran 106 - And the better to enable the said commissioners to execute their duties faithfully and efficiently, in conformity with the Constitution of the United States and the requirements of this act, they are hereby authorized and empowered, within their counties respectively, to appoint, in writing, under their hands, any one or more suitable persons, from time to time, to execute all such warrants and other process as may be issued by them...
Stran 49 - ... Therefore, prepare thee to cut off the flesh: Shed thou no blood ; nor cut thou less nor more, But just a pound of flesh : if thou tak'st more Or less than a just pound, — be it but so much As makes it light or heavy in the substance, Or the division of the twentieth part Of one poor scruple ; nay, if the scale do turn But in the estimation of a hair, — Thou diest, and all thy goods are confiscate.
Stran 44 - The end of the institution, maintenance, and administration of government, is to secure the existence of the body politic; to protect it; and to furnish the individuals who compose it, with the power of enjoying, in safety and tranquillity, their natural rights and the blessings of life...
Stran 106 - That it shall be the duty of all Marshals and Deputy Marsh alt to obey and execute all warrants and precepts issued under the provisions of this Act, -when to them directed, and should any Marshal or Deputy Marshal refuse to receive such warrant or other process, when tendered, or to use all proper means diligently to execute the same, he shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in the sum of one thousand dollars to the use of...