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Editorial
December 21, 1787
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The editorial praises the Rhode-Island General Assembly's prohibition of the African slave trade, highlighting its justice and humanity, and calls for the total abolition of all slavery to align with Christian and moral principles.
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From the United States Chronicle, printed in Providence.
Friend Wheeler,
ACTS of peculiar justice, and humanity, are worthy of commemoration: Such are the doings of the general assembly of the state of Rhode-Island at their last session, in the prohibition of the African slave-trade: it demands not only the acknowledgment of those who were peculiarly intrusted with the care of the remonstrance thereon, for the kind and generous reception they met with from both Houses, but also the applause of all, who are wishing to see a stop put to that scene of wickedness, which hath long wounded, not only the tender feelings of humanity in many excellent men, but the cause of Christianity, both in America and in Europe; where no doubt the knowledge of this Law will soon come. Far may it be from stopping there, but extend as far as the practice of enslaving mankind, of any description or complexion whatever, doth or may exist; and the worthy example be followed by those in power, to the total abolition of every species of slavery, with all the horrid consequences attendant thereon.
A real Friend to the Laws of Justice and Benevolence.
Friend Wheeler,
ACTS of peculiar justice, and humanity, are worthy of commemoration: Such are the doings of the general assembly of the state of Rhode-Island at their last session, in the prohibition of the African slave-trade: it demands not only the acknowledgment of those who were peculiarly intrusted with the care of the remonstrance thereon, for the kind and generous reception they met with from both Houses, but also the applause of all, who are wishing to see a stop put to that scene of wickedness, which hath long wounded, not only the tender feelings of humanity in many excellent men, but the cause of Christianity, both in America and in Europe; where no doubt the knowledge of this Law will soon come. Far may it be from stopping there, but extend as far as the practice of enslaving mankind, of any description or complexion whatever, doth or may exist; and the worthy example be followed by those in power, to the total abolition of every species of slavery, with all the horrid consequences attendant thereon.
A real Friend to the Laws of Justice and Benevolence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Slave Trade Prohibition
Rhode Island Assembly
Abolition Of Slavery
Humanity
Christianity
Moral Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
General Assembly Of The State Of Rhode Island
Friend Wheeler
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Rhode Island's Prohibition Of African Slave Trade
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Abolition And Moral Exhortation For Total End To Slavery
Key Figures
General Assembly Of The State Of Rhode Island
Friend Wheeler
Key Arguments
Acts Of Justice And Humanity In Prohibiting Slave Trade Are Worthy Of Commemoration
Acknowledgment Due To Remonstrance Presenters For Reception By Both Houses
Applause For Stopping Wickedness That Wounds Humanity And Christianity
Law's Knowledge Will Spread To Europe
Should Extend To Total Abolition Of All Enslavement Regardless Of Description
Example To Be Followed By Those In Power To End All Slavery And Its Consequences