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[Title continues] ...the implied faith of the north and the south to each other in forming the constitution; and the principles, purposes, and prospects of abolition. Slade, a Congressman from Vermont, protests the Gag rule, which prohibited the issue of slavery in the District of Columbia from being discussed in the House of Representatives. Delivered in the House of Representatives, 18 and 20 January 1840. Printed by Gales and Seaton in Washington, D.C.
Excerpt from Speech of Mr. Slade, of Vermont, on the Right of Petition; The Power of Congress to Abolish Slavery and the Slave Trade in the District of Columbia: The Implied Faith of the North and the South to Each Other in Forming the Constitution; And the Principles, Purposes, and Prospects of Abolition; Delivered in the House of Representatives, on the 18th and 20th January, 1840 Here, s'r, are the abstractions of abolition, embodied in the legislation of Europe and America during the last five hundred years; and yet we are told that legislative power is incom petent to the abolition of slavery! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Delve into the contentious political issues of the mid-19th century with this compelling speech by Vermont Congressman William Slade. Covering topics ranging from the right of petition to slavery and the Constitution, Slade makes nuanced and impassioned arguments that speak to the key debates of his time. With an introduction providing context for Slade's career and political views, this book is a valuable addition to any collection of American political rhetoric. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.