The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 09 (of 12): Dresden Edition—Political

· 1899

Slavery and its Justification by Law and Religion--Its Destructive Influence upon Nations--Inauguration of the Modern Slave Trade by the Portuguese Gonzales--Planted upon American Soil--The Abolitionists, Clarkson, Wilberforce, and Others--The Struggle in England--Pioneers in San Domingo, Oge and Chevannes--Early Op-posers of Slavery in America--William Lloyd Garrison--Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner, John Brown--The Fugitive Slave Law--The Emancipation Proclamation--Dread of Education in the South--Advice to the Colored People. Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus--Precedent Established by the Revolutionary Fathers--Committees of Safety appointed by the Continental Congress--Arrest of …

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