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Page 5
As well might the execution of a fugitive negro in the plantations be considered
as a lesson to teach masters humanity to their slaves . Such executions may
indeed satiate our revenge ; they may harden our hearts , and puff us up with
pride ...
As well might the execution of a fugitive negro in the plantations be considered
as a lesson to teach masters humanity to their slaves . Such executions may
indeed satiate our revenge ; they may harden our hearts , and puff us up with
pride ...
Page 6
... and not the moral qualities of human action , the rule of your justice . These
strange incongruities must ever perplex those who confound the unhappiness of
civil dissensions with the crime of treason . Whenever a rebellion really and truly
...
... and not the moral qualities of human action , the rule of your justice . These
strange incongruities must ever perplex those who confound the unhappiness of
civil dissensions with the crime of treason . Whenever a rebellion really and truly
...
Page 7
It is as opposite to reason and prudence , as it is to humanity and justice . This act
, proceeding on these principles , that is , preparing to end the present troubles
by a trial of one sort of hostility under the name of piracy , and of another by the ...
It is as opposite to reason and prudence , as it is to humanity and justice . This act
, proceeding on these principles , that is , preparing to end the present troubles
by a trial of one sort of hostility under the name of piracy , and of another by the ...
Page 11
Whilst manners remain entire , they will correct the vices . of law , and soften it at
length to their own temper . But we have to lament , that in most of the late
proceedings we see very few traces of that generosity , humanity , and dignity of
mind ...
Whilst manners remain entire , they will correct the vices . of law , and soften it at
length to their own temper . But we have to lament , that in most of the late
proceedings we see very few traces of that generosity , humanity , and dignity of
mind ...
Page 12
These circumstances appear to me more like shocking prodigies , than natural
changes in human affairs . Men of firmer minds may see them without staggering
or astonishment . Some may think them matters of congratulation and ...
These circumstances appear to me more like shocking prodigies , than natural
changes in human affairs . Men of firmer minds may see them without staggering
or astonishment . Some may think them matters of congratulation and ...
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| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2 The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Edmund Burke |
| Author | Edmund Burke |
| Publisher | Henry G. Bohn, 1864 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
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