Anti-slavery Manual: Containing a Collection of Facts and Arguments on American Slavery

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S.W. Benedict, 1837 - Antislavery movements - 162 pages
 

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Page 37 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. " But they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are
Page 98 - We will neither import nor purchase ANY SLAVE IMPORTED AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT, AFTER WHICH TIME WE WILL WHOLLY DISCONTINUE the slave trade, and will neither be concerned in it ourselves, nor will we hire our vessels, nor sell our commodities or manufactures to those who are concerned in it.
Page 125 - Whereas, the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas, both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplish so desirable an object.
Page 129 - government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that
Page 49 - 13. To claim, hold and treat a human being as property, is utterly at variance with the conditions upon which man is authorized to expect forgiveness and salvation from God. Matt. v. 23. Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before
Page 122 - the government of the United States. A similar power also extends to the territories as appears from Art. IV. Sec. 3. The Congress shall have power to dispose of, and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory and other property belonging to the United Stales,
Page 131 - the abuse of that liberty. Missouri. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every person may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that
Page 91 - in these words— And the same is hereby forever ceded to the Congress and Government of the United States, in full and absolute right, and exclusive jurisdiction as well of soil as of persons residing or to reside thereon, pursuant to the tenor and effect of the eighth section of the first article
Page 7 - AMERICAN SLAVERY. By American Slavery is meant the condition of those Americans who are claimed, held and treated, in these United States, as property. A slave is one who is in the power of a master to whom he belongs. The master may sell him, dispose of
Page 49 - and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled with thy brother, and then come and offer

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