Annual Report and Proceedings, Volúmenes19-21Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, 1851 |
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... present , we imagine , thought they must have been pretty exten- sive limits , ) the night before , in explaining to the claimants what course they ought to pursue . According to the maxims of English law , the Judge is expected to be ...
... present , we imagine , thought they must have been pretty exten- sive limits , ) the night before , in explaining to the claimants what course they ought to pursue . According to the maxims of English law , the Judge is expected to be ...
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... together make up the grand " Statesmanship " of the present hour . Statesmanship , in this country , being always to be 1 interpreted the most ingenious and plausible method of letting THE OPERATION OF THE FUGITIVE BILL . 45.
... together make up the grand " Statesmanship " of the present hour . Statesmanship , in this country , being always to be 1 interpreted the most ingenious and plausible method of letting THE OPERATION OF THE FUGITIVE BILL . 45.
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... present Demo- cratic Governor of the State , moved that it be taken from the table , and while disclaiming any sympathy with the prayer of the petitioners , reminded the Whigs of their boasted zeal for the right of petition , and of ...
... present Demo- cratic Governor of the State , moved that it be taken from the table , and while disclaiming any sympathy with the prayer of the petitioners , reminded the Whigs of their boasted zeal for the right of petition , and of ...
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... present anomalous posture of politics in the State House , we may find more courteous treatment , and , if not an acquiescence in our demand , at least an attempt at a reason for a refusal . This anomalous state of things in the State ...
... present anomalous posture of politics in the State House , we may find more courteous treatment , and , if not an acquiescence in our demand , at least an attempt at a reason for a refusal . This anomalous state of things in the State ...
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... present session . The opportunity is singularly favorable , and such as may not soon recur , for wiping out this unworthy stain from the character of the State . VERMONT . The State of Vermont has nobly distinguished herself , since the ...
... present session . The opportunity is singularly favorable , and such as may not soon recur , for wiping out this unworthy stain from the character of the State . VERMONT . The State of Vermont has nobly distinguished herself , since the ...
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Annual Report and Proceedings, Volúmenes14-18 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society Vista completa - 1846 |
Términos y frases comunes
Abolitionists adjourned Agent agitation American Anti-Slavery Society Anti-Slavery cause Anti-Slavery Movement arrest attempt believe Boston character CHARLES CHARLES SUMNER cheers Christian Church citizens claim claimant colored Commissioner Committee Compromise Congress Constitution Convention course Court DANIEL WEBSTER Democrats duty EDMUND QUINCY eloquence Emancipation England escape evil excitement Faneuil Hall feel FRANCIS JACKSON Free Soil party freedom friends Fugitive Slave Bill Fugitive Slave Law GARRISON Government heart held honor hope House human influence institutions Judge jury justice KOSSUTH land liberty Marshal Massachusetts meeting Messrs mind moral nation never North northern officers opinion PARKER PILLSBURY persons PILLSBURY political present President Pro-Slavery protection question refused Report resolutions Resolved Senate service or labor session silence SIMS Slave Power Slavecatching Slaveholders Slavery South speech spirit SUMNER Territory things THOMPSON thought tion true truth Union United vote WENDELL PHILLIPS Whig WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON York
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Página 105 - 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 131 - Though without number still, amidst the hall Of that infernal court. But far within, And in their own dimensions like themselves, The great seraphic lords and cherubim In close recess and secret conclave sat, A thousand demigods on golden seats, Frequent and full.
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 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...