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Whether the golden sands of California , the broad prairies of Utah , the
unexplored mountains and valleys of New Mexico , were to become the fair
heritage of freemen or the accursed prison - house of Slaves , was the absorbing
thought of all ...
Whether the golden sands of California , the broad prairies of Utah , the
unexplored mountains and valleys of New Mexico , were to become the fair
heritage of freemen or the accursed prison - house of Slaves , was the absorbing
thought of all ...
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by a considerable majority , gave rise to a temporary hope that there were men
enough in the House to enforce this measure of justice . But the hope was only
temporary . When it came up for consideration , the wire - pullers had had time to
...
by a considerable majority , gave rise to a temporary hope that there were men
enough in the House to enforce this measure of justice . But the hope was only
temporary . When it came up for consideration , the wire - pullers had had time to
...
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The threats of assassination and massacre , on the part of the Slaveholders in the
Lower House , and of a settlement of the matter by a coup d'état , was plainly
intimated . Mr. CALHOUN , with almost his dying words , gave a parting blessing
to ...
The threats of assassination and massacre , on the part of the Slaveholders in the
Lower House , and of a settlement of the matter by a coup d'état , was plainly
intimated . Mr. CALHOUN , with almost his dying words , gave a parting blessing
to ...
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In the House , the important business of the session , which had occupied so long
a portion of the time of the Senate , was perfunctorily us as we are despatched .
The Territorial bills came first in order . CONGRESS AND SLAVERY . 19.
In the House , the important business of the session , which had occupied so long
a portion of the time of the Senate , was perfunctorily us as we are despatched .
The Territorial bills came first in order . CONGRESS AND SLAVERY . 19.
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At the close of September fourth , the House had refused to pass the bill to a third
reading by a vote of one hundred and twenty - six , to eighty . But , on the morning
of the fifth , this vote was reconsidered by a vote of one hundred and thirty ...
At the close of September fourth , the House had refused to pass the bill to a third
reading by a vote of one hundred and twenty - six , to eighty . But , on the morning
of the fifth , this vote was reconsidered by a vote of one hundred and thirty ...
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Abolitionists agitation American Anti-Slavery arrest assistance attempt believe better Bill body Boston called cause character cheers Christian Church claim colored Committee Congress Constitution Convention course Court direction duty effect England escape excitement existence fact feel Free Free Soil party freedom friends Fugitive Slave GARRISON give given Government Hall hands heart held hold hope House human influence institutions interest Judge justice labor land least liberty live look Massachusetts matter means measures meeting mind moral movement natural never North northern officers opinion party passed persons political position present President principles question refused regard Report resolutions Resolved seems Senate session Slaveholders Slavery Society South speech spirit stand success taken things thought tion true Union United vote WEBSTER whole York
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Página 107 - 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 1 - Whereupon the court shall cause a record to be made of -the matters so proved, and also a general description of the person «o escaping, with such convenient certainty as may be...
Página 1 - States to cause persons escaping from service or labor to be delivered up, shall be held and taken to be full and conclusive evidence of the fact of escape, and that the service or labor of the person escaping is due to the party in such record mentioned.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
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| Título | Annual Report and Proceedings, Volúmenes19-21 Black journals |
| Autor | Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society |
| Editor | Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, 1851 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 11 Dic. 2007 |
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