An Historical Research Respecting the Opinions of the Founders of the Republic on Negroes as Slaves, as Citizens, and as Soldiers: Read Before the Massachusetts Historical Society. August 14, 1862 |
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... Resolved , That this Congress will adopt , and carry into of Georgia . execution , all and singular the measures and recommendations of the late Continental Congress . 4. Resolved , That we will neither import or purchase any slave ...
... Resolved , That this Congress will adopt , and carry into of Georgia . execution , all and singular the measures and recommendations of the late Continental Congress . 4. Resolved , That we will neither import or purchase any slave ...
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... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting , that , during our present difficulties and distress , no slaves ought to be imported into any of the British colonies on this continent ; and we take this opportunity of declaring our ...
... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting , that , during our present difficulties and distress , no slaves ought to be imported into any of the British colonies on this continent ; and we take this opportunity of declaring our ...
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... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting , that this and the other associating colonies should break off all trade , inter- course , and dealings with that colony , province , or town , which shall decline , or refuse to agree ...
... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting , that this and the other associating colonies should break off all trade , inter- course , and dealings with that colony , province , or town , which shall decline , or refuse to agree ...
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... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this Committee , as the contest Committee of Safety . now between Great Britain and the Colonies respects the liberties and privileges of the latter , which the Colonies are determined to maintain ...
... Resolved , That it is the opinion of this Committee , as the contest Committee of Safety . now between Great Britain and the Colonies respects the liberties and privileges of the latter , which the Colonies are determined to maintain ...
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... Resolved , That the colonels of the several regiments South of militia throughout the Colony have leave to enroll such a num- Provincial Congress . ber of able male slaves , to be employed as pioneers and laborers , as public exigencies ...
... Resolved , That the colonels of the several regiments South of militia throughout the Colony have leave to enroll such a num- Provincial Congress . ber of able male slaves , to be employed as pioneers and laborers , as public exigencies ...
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Page 5 - Its foundations are laid, its corner-stone rests, upon the great truth, that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery, subordination to the superior race, is his natural and normal condition.
Page 6 - ... so far inferior, that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect; M Howard and that the negro might justly and lawfully be reduced p.
Page 10 - ... the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained...
Page 5 - The prevailing ideas entertained by him and most of the leading statesmen at the time of the formation of the old Constitution were, that the enslavement of the African was in violation of the laws of nature; that it was wrong in principle, socially, morally, and politically.
Page 45 - ... passu, filled up by free white laborers. If, on the contrary, it is left to force itself on, human nature must shudder at the prospect held up.
Page 43 - Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep forever: that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation, is among possible events: that it may become probable by supernatural interference! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest...
Page 42 - And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever...
Page 165 - As sons of freedom, you are now called upon to defend our most inestimable blessing. As Americans, your country looks with confidence to her adopted children for a valorous support, as a faithful return for the advantages enjoyed under her mild and equitable government. As fathers, husbands, and brothers, you are summoned to rally around the standard of the eagle, to defend all which is dear in existence.
Page 30 - I never mean, unless some particular circumstances should compel me to it, to possess another slave by purchase, it being among my first wishes to see some plan adopted, by which slavery in this country may be abolished by law.
Page 25 - That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights, among which, are the enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety...