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March 1, 1837
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A New York commentary critiques a Richmond Inquirer writer's examination of ancient Massachusetts slavery statutes, intended to defend Virginia's laws but argued to reveal their atrocity and bolster the case for abolition in Virginia.
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SPIRIT OF SLAVERY.—A Writer in the Richmond Inquirer has industriously examined the ancient statutes of the Province of Massachusetts, ostensibly to show that abolitionists have no right to reproach Virginia for her oppressive enactments.— The real effect of the publication will doubtless be, to show the people of Virginia how abominable their own more atrocious laws look when pointed out by themselves. Candid and conscientious Virginians will not need a prompter to see, that the fact of oppressive laws being necessary to preserve slavery, is only an additional reason why slavery should be abolished.— That was the way they reasoned in Massachusetts, and that is the way they will reason in Virginia, NO DOUBT.—N. Y. Evan.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slave Related
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Slavery Laws
Virginia
Massachusetts Statutes
Abolition
Richmond Inquirer
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Event Details
A writer in the Richmond Inquirer examined ancient Massachusetts statutes to defend Virginia's slavery laws against abolitionist criticism, but the commentary argues this highlights the need for abolition in Virginia as it did in Massachusetts.