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... arm of flesh . " And , accordingly , the practice of southern Chris . tians and ministers of the Gospel , correspond with the foregoing sentiments . Testimony of the Rev. James Smylie . The Reverend James Smylie , A. M. , a Presby ...
... arm of flesh . " And , accordingly , the practice of southern Chris . tians and ministers of the Gospel , correspond with the foregoing sentiments . Testimony of the Rev. James Smylie . The Reverend James Smylie , A. M. , a Presby ...
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... me down from the horse , clasped me in her arms , and wept loudly and bitterly over me . My master seemed to pity her , and endeavored to soothe her distress by telling her that he would be a good 70 PRACTICAL SLAVERY .
... me down from the horse , clasped me in her arms , and wept loudly and bitterly over me . My master seemed to pity her , and endeavored to soothe her distress by telling her that he would be a good 70 PRACTICAL SLAVERY .
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... arms , handed me to my master , and seizing her by one arm , dragged her back towards the place of sale . My master then quickened the pace of his horse ; and as we advanced , the cries of my poor parent became more and more indis ...
... arms , handed me to my master , and seizing her by one arm , dragged her back towards the place of sale . My master then quickened the pace of his horse ; and as we advanced , the cries of my poor parent became more and more indis ...
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... arms . For my own part , I felt indifferent to my fate . It appear- ed to me , that the worst had come , that could come , and that no change of fortune could harm me . Feelings of a father . " " Long after the subject of this narrative ...
... arms . For my own part , I felt indifferent to my fate . It appear- ed to me , that the worst had come , that could come , and that no change of fortune could harm me . Feelings of a father . " " Long after the subject of this narrative ...
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... arms to the field . These mothers laid their chil- dren at the side of the fence , or under the shade of the cotton plants , whilst they were at work ; and when the rest of us went to get water , they would go to give suck to their ...
... arms to the field . These mothers laid their chil- dren at the side of the fence , or under the shade of the cotton plants , whilst they were at work ; and when the rest of us went to get water , they would go to give suck to their ...
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Page 30 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, 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 These things teach and exhort.
Page 151 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government : and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man ; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 149 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Page 44 - Raca, shall be in danger of the council : but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 137 - Shall I not visit for these things? Saith the Lord: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Page 144 - ... to the person claiming him or her. it shall be the duty of such judge or magistrate to give a certificate thereof to such claimant, his agent or attorney, which shall be sufficient warrant for removing the said fugitive from labour to the state or territory from which he or she fled.
Page 112 - The Congress shall have power ... to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of Government of the United States...
Page 44 - Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee ; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 149 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 9 - A slave is one who is in the power of a master to whom he belongs. The master may sell him, dispose of his person, his industry, and his labor. He can do nothing, possess nothing, nor acquire anything, but what must belong to his master.