Religion and politics clash over enforcing moral laws in slavery era debates
The piece argues that religion should inform political action against theft adultery gambling perjury and slavery. It critiques abolitionist rhetoric and defends mingling faith with politics while warning against false narratives in anti slavery campaigns and noting legislative battles on slavery in Missouri Arkansas and Texas.
Roll of Infamy Abolitionist Creed and North South Voting
From the Anti Slavery Almanac for 1839 the piece highlights a boycott pledge and outlines Northern and Southern House and Senate majorities. It lists Northern lawmakers who voted against liberty and cites a 1805 DC slavery resolution with names such as Samuel Hunt Gideon Olin Simeon Baldwin Henry W Kingston and others.
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Northern congressmen linked to slavery in 25th Congress catalog
A historical catalog lists northern members of the 25th Congress and marks those who voted against petitions to refer anti slavery motions. It notes re election failures for many with the marked records and includes names such as Hugh J Anderson Joseph C Noyes Virgil D Parris and Jonathan Cilley among others.
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The Philanthropist Petition Campaign Urged
A columnist urges immediate start of circulating petitions, arguing no duty is more imperative than this enterprise. The piece notes readers may have missed prior guidance and stresses the need to begin forthwith.
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Abolitionists and the Mahan Case Spark Debate
In the West public sentiment on human rights grows as the Daily Advertiser reprints an editorial on the Mahan case. It questions whether aiding slaves against state law is a virtue in line with gospel duty and warns of potential prosecutions for assisting enslaved people.
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Abolitionists urged to push statewide after county results
The piece reviews Whig majorities in Fayette Clinton and Highland counties, noting a drop from past highs to small margins for Whig Collings due to pro slavery stance. It praises abolitionists in Clinton and Highland for principled action and predicts broader abolitionist gains next year across the state.
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Noble Wife Urges Mahan to Die on the Right Side
A distressed wife comforts the Mahan as he nears conveyance among grieving family. She exhorts him with a Christian resolve to stand by truth, saying it is better to die on the right side than live on the wrong.
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Prosecution of Mahan in Kentucky Contested
The piece discusses indictments against Mahan for allegedly aiding enslaved people to escape in Kentucky. It notes possible alternate grounds for the case, raises concerns about electoral and political implications, and urges abolitionists and Governors to stay vigilant to protect liberty.
Sentiment Abroad on Fugitive Slave Surrender Across States
Excerpts from the Pennsylvania Freeman discuss outrage abroad over the surrender of a Kentucky fugitive slave case. The piece questions liberty and slavery, critiques Governor Vance and other reactions, and ponders how current law shapes citizen rights under the Union.
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