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October 16, 1840
The Spirit Of The Age
Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
General William Henry Harrison's political opinions on Congress's power to abolish slavery, with contrasting statements presented for Northern and Southern audiences, emphasizing his anti-slavery stance and limitations on federal interference.
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GEN. HARRISON'S POLITICAL OPINIONS.
On the power of Congress to Abolish Slavery.
FOR THE NORTH
"I am accused of being a friend to SLAVERY. From my earliest youth to the present moment, I have been the ardent friend of human liberty. AT THE EARLY AGE OF EIGHTEEN, I BECAME A MEMBER OF AN ABOLITION SOCIETY established at Richmond."
"Should I be asked if there is no way by which the GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAN AID the cause of EMANCIPATION. I answer that it has LONG BEEN AN OBJECT NEAR MY HEART TO SEE THE WHOLE OF THE SURPLUS REVENUE APPROPRIATED TO THAT OBJECT.
WM. H. HARRISON."
On the same subject.
FOR THE SOUTH.
"They (the confidential committee) have treated with SCORN & CONTEMPT the charge of my being an ABOLITIONIST, and TRULY assert that I have done and suffered more in support of SOUTHERN RIGHTS than any other person north of Mason and Dixon's line.'
"I do not believe that Congress can abolish Slavery in the States, or in any manner interfere with the PROPERTY of the citizens IN THEIR SLAVES." "I do not believe Congress can ABOLISH SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, without the consent of Virginia and Maryland, and the people of the District.
WM. H. HARRISON.
On the power of Congress to Abolish Slavery.
FOR THE NORTH
"I am accused of being a friend to SLAVERY. From my earliest youth to the present moment, I have been the ardent friend of human liberty. AT THE EARLY AGE OF EIGHTEEN, I BECAME A MEMBER OF AN ABOLITION SOCIETY established at Richmond."
"Should I be asked if there is no way by which the GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAN AID the cause of EMANCIPATION. I answer that it has LONG BEEN AN OBJECT NEAR MY HEART TO SEE THE WHOLE OF THE SURPLUS REVENUE APPROPRIATED TO THAT OBJECT.
WM. H. HARRISON."
On the same subject.
FOR THE SOUTH.
"They (the confidential committee) have treated with SCORN & CONTEMPT the charge of my being an ABOLITIONIST, and TRULY assert that I have done and suffered more in support of SOUTHERN RIGHTS than any other person north of Mason and Dixon's line.'
"I do not believe that Congress can abolish Slavery in the States, or in any manner interfere with the PROPERTY of the citizens IN THEIR SLAVES." "I do not believe Congress can ABOLISH SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, without the consent of Virginia and Maryland, and the people of the District.
WM. H. HARRISON.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Slavery Abolition
Harrison Opinions
Congressional Power
Southern Rights
Emancipation Aid
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. H. Harrison
Gen. Harrison
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Wm. H. Harrison
Gen. Harrison
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Contrasting statements by Gen. Harrison on his anti-slavery views for Northern audience, including early abolition society membership and support for government aid in emancipation, versus Southern assurances denying abolitionism and limiting Congress's power over slavery in states and D.C.