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Editorial
July 23, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial appeals to Christian and national character to support Mr. Wilberforce's upcoming motion for abolishing the slave trade, questioning if commerce like sugar and rum outweighs justice, mercy, and benevolence, citing Rev. Mr. Rennie.
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As men and christians, our national character was never, perhaps, more at stake, than in the issue of Mr. Wilberforce's intended motion on Monday next, for the abolition of the slave trade. Those who are advocates for the continuance of this unnatural traffic, on the principles of policy, we would ask, in the language of the Rev. Mr. Rennie, a writer on that subject, "Is commerce more valuable than christianity? Are sugar, rum, and Jamaica pepper, of more importance to the happiness of mankind, than justice, mercy and benevolence?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Slave Trade Abolition
Wilberforce Motion
Christian Principles
Commerce Vs Morality
Rev. Rennie
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Wilberforce
Rev. Mr. Rennie
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Wilberforce's Motion To Abolish Slave Trade
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Abolition With Christian Moral Appeal
Key Figures
Mr. Wilberforce
Rev. Mr. Rennie
Key Arguments
National Character At Stake In Slave Trade Abolition
Commerce Less Valuable Than Christianity
Sugar, Rum, Jamaica Pepper Not More Important Than Justice, Mercy, Benevolence