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It is true it is less productive than free labor in many northern countries . But so it is less productive than free white labor in even tropical climates . Labor is in quick demand in all new countries . Slave labor is cheaper than ...
It is true it is less productive than free labor in many northern countries . But so it is less productive than free white labor in even tropical climates . Labor is in quick demand in all new countries . Slave labor is cheaper than ...
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It is not charged , in either count , that the defendant had notice before the alleged harboring or concealment , that Andrew was a fugitive from labor . The substance of the statute may be briefly stated as follows : SECTION 3.
It is not charged , in either count , that the defendant had notice before the alleged harboring or concealment , that Andrew was a fugitive from labor . The substance of the statute may be briefly stated as follows : SECTION 3.
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held to labor to any person by the laws of the state . Nor do the averments that Andrew was the property of the plaintiff , and was in his possession , aid the argument . In their broadest latitude , they only reaffirm the fact that ...
held to labor to any person by the laws of the state . Nor do the averments that Andrew was the property of the plaintiff , and was in his possession , aid the argument . In their broadest latitude , they only reaffirm the fact that ...
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Contents
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR PAGE Xiij | ix |
SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES | 51 |
DEBATES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES | 284 |
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