Genius of Universal EmancipationB. Lundy, 1831 - Antislavery movements |
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... United States , || his many virtues . Suffice it to say , that whose conductor DARE treat upon the few men living can fill the station that he subject of slavery as its nature re - held , with equal honour and usefulness . quires , and ...
... United States , || his many virtues . Suffice it to say , that whose conductor DARE treat upon the few men living can fill the station that he subject of slavery as its nature re - held , with equal honour and usefulness . quires , and ...
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... United States , are turning their attention to this subject . In England , they are doing more than all their brethren ( in the same way ) towards FREE OR SLAVE LABOUR - NON - INTER- preparing the public mind , for the abo- lition of ...
... United States , are turning their attention to this subject . In England , they are doing more than all their brethren ( in the same way ) towards FREE OR SLAVE LABOUR - NON - INTER- preparing the public mind , for the abo- lition of ...
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... United States was procured by the alliance of the several states and pro- vinces , in resisting the tyranny of Great Britain - you must be satisfied that if each member of community , unfavorable to slavery , would exercise his will ...
... United States was procured by the alliance of the several states and pro- vinces , in resisting the tyranny of Great Britain - you must be satisfied that if each member of community , unfavorable to slavery , would exercise his will ...
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... United States , shall be apportioned as nearly as may be amongst the several counties , cities , boroughs , and towns of the State , according to their respective num- bers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of ...
... United States , shall be apportioned as nearly as may be amongst the several counties , cities , boroughs , and towns of the State , according to their respective num- bers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of ...
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... United States have got far enough to the southward and westward on the Gulf of Mexico , and that it is for the interest and safety of our colonies to have Mexico rather than the United States for their neighbour . The province of Texas ...
... United States have got far enough to the southward and westward on the Gulf of Mexico , and that it is for the interest and safety of our colonies to have Mexico rather than the United States for their neighbour . The province of Texas ...
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Page 152 - 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.
Page 174 - For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Page 152 - I am in earnest — I will not equivocate — I will not excuse — I will not retreat a single inch— AND I WILL BE HEARD.
Page 156 - Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel : therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die ; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life ; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity ; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Page 124 - ... such as it was before the daring genius of Columbus pierced the night of ages, and opened to one world the sources of power, wealth and knowledge ; to another, all unutterable woes ; — such...
Page 148 - Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: he shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best : thou shalt not oppress him.
Page 153 - ... is felt at this moment to a considerable extent, and shall be felt in coming years— not perniciously, but beneficially— not as a curse, but as a blessing; and posterity will bear testimony that I was right. I desire to thank God that He enables me to disregard 'the fear of man which bringeth a snare,' and to speak his truth in its simplicity and power.
Page 157 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men : For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 174 - For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps : who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Page 151 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.