An Essay on Liberty and Slavery"In replying to the others, we are conscious that we have often used strong language; for which, however, we have no apology to offer. We have dealt with their arguments and positions rather than with their motives and characters. If, in pursuing this course, we have often spoken strongly, we merely beg the reader to consider whether we have not also spoken justly. We have certainly not spoken without provocation. For even these men--the very lights and ornaments of abolitionism--have seldom condescended to argue the great question of Liberty and Slavery with us as with equals. On the contrary, they habitually address us as if nothing but a purblind ignorance of the very first elements of moral science could shield our minds against the force of their irresistible arguments. In the overflowing exuberance of their philanthropy, they take pity of our most lamentable moral darkness, and graciously condescend to teach us the very A B C of ethical philosophy! Hence, if we have deemed it a duty to lay bare their pompous inanities, showing them to be no oracles, and to strip their pitiful sophisms of the guise of a profound philosophy, we trust that no impartial reader will take offence at such vindication of the South against her accusers and despisers"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved). |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 36
Page 5
... present session of the University , but for the solici- tation of two intelligent and highly - esteemed friends . In submitting the work , as it now is , to the judg ment of the truth - loving and impartial reader , we beg leave to ...
... present session of the University , but for the solici- tation of two intelligent and highly - esteemed friends . In submitting the work , as it now is , to the judg ment of the truth - loving and impartial reader , we beg leave to ...
Page 18
... most beautiful writers of the present age , * it is argued , " that as government implies restraint , it is evident we give up a cer- * Robert Hall . tain portion of our liberty by entering into it . 18 LIBERTY AND SLAVERY .
... most beautiful writers of the present age , * it is argued , " that as government implies restraint , it is evident we give up a cer- * Robert Hall . tain portion of our liberty by entering into it . 18 LIBERTY AND SLAVERY .
Page 27
... present day to subvert not only the law of capital punishment , but also other institutions and laws which have received the sanction of both God and man . The simple truth is , that we are all bound by the law of nature and the law of ...
... present day to subvert not only the law of capital punishment , but also other institutions and laws which have received the sanction of both God and man . The simple truth is , that we are all bound by the law of nature and the law of ...
Page 39
... present discussion . And if , in the prosecution of this inquiry , we should be so fortunate as to throw only one steady ray of light on the great question of slavery , by which the very depths of society have been so fearfully ...
... present discussion . And if , in the prosecution of this inquiry , we should be so fortunate as to throw only one steady ray of light on the great question of slavery , by which the very depths of society have been so fearfully ...
Page 43
... present chapter . It is insisted by abolitionists that the insti- tution of slavery is , in all cases and under all circumstances , morally wrong , or a violation of the law of God . Such is precisely the ground assumed by the one side ...
... present chapter . It is insisted by abolitionists that the insti- tution of slavery is , in all cases and under all circumstances , morally wrong , or a violation of the law of God . Such is precisely the ground assumed by the one side ...
Common terms and phrases
abolition abolitionism abolitionists according admit apostle argu argument Aristotle assertion authority Barnes Berbice River bondage brute Channing Christian civil claim clause colonies Congress of 1793 Constitution crime declared divine doctrine doubt duty Elbridge Gerry emancipation enlightened epistle Epistle to Philemon equal right estates evident fact favor freedom freeman Fugitive Slave Law ground Hebrews Hence hired servant human inalienable rights institution of slavery Jamaica justice labor land law of nature litionist master means ment merely Montesquieu Moral Science natural liberty natural right negro oath obedience obligation Onesimus opinion passage passions Paul Philemon plain political possession precept principle proceed question reason recognised regard sanction says Dr Scripture Senator servitude Seward slave trade slaveholder society sophisms South Southern speech Sumner suppose Supreme Court Testament thing Thou shalt tion trial by jury true truth Tychicus United Wayland West West Indies words wrong
Popular passages
Page 71 - Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you ; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land : and they shall be your possession. And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over...
Page 172 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Page 149 - And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children ; I will not go out free ; then his master shall bring him unto the judges ; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the doorpost ; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl ; and he shall serve him for ever.
Page 147 - And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Page 172 - Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Page 215 - Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
Page 193 - Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord ? 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Page 149 - If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself; if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
Page 148 - Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's.
Page 172 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God...