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Editorial
October 21, 1831
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A proposal from a Richmond Whig correspondent for gradual slavery abolition by using federal surplus revenues to purchase and expatriate slaves gains some favor in the lower country, though it previously provoked Southern indignation when introduced by Mr. King of New York in Congress.
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A proposition, brought forward by a correspondent of the Richmond Whig, for the gradual abolition of slavery, seems to meet with some favour in the lower country. The plan is the same that was brought before Congress a few years ago, by Mr. King of New York, and which excited so much indignation in the South against him. The proposition is to appropriate regularly every year a certain amount of the surplus revenues of the General Government, to the purchasing of slaves and sending them out of the country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Slavery Abolition
Gradual Emancipation
Government Revenues
Slave Purchase
Expatriation
What entities or persons were involved?
Richmond Whig
Mr. King Of New York
Congress
General Government
South
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Gradual Abolition Of Slavery Through Government Purchase And Expatriation
Stance / Tone
Neutral Reporting With Note Of Southern Opposition
Key Figures
Richmond Whig
Mr. King Of New York
Congress
General Government
South
Key Arguments
Appropriate Surplus Revenues Annually To Buy Slaves
Send Purchased Slaves Out Of The Country
Plan Previously Introduced By Mr. King, Met With Southern Indignation