Debates on the Resolutions and Bill for the Abolition of Slavery in the British Colonies: With the Act of Parliament1834 - 964 pages |
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... Compensation . Slave - proprietors . od to Slave - holders . ea of Colonial Slavery , without Compensation . Looption Bill . CORRIGENDA . It is suggested to the Reader to correct " ETITIONS .
... Compensation . Slave - proprietors . od to Slave - holders . ea of Colonial Slavery , without Compensation . Looption Bill . CORRIGENDA . It is suggested to the Reader to correct " ETITIONS .
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... compensation is to be made ? —and when compensation is named , we know it is intended that it shall be paid out of the taxes which are imposed upon an overtaxed people . The question is always raised , as to what indemnification ( as it ...
... compensation is to be made ? —and when compensation is named , we know it is intended that it shall be paid out of the taxes which are imposed upon an overtaxed people . The question is always raised , as to what indemnification ( as it ...
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... compensation . " Now , these are two very distinct objects , and the condition of emancipation must not be that of compensation . The former must precede the latter ; and what- ever claim to compensation those who keep slaves may have ...
... compensation . " Now , these are two very distinct objects , and the condition of emancipation must not be that of compensation . The former must precede the latter ; and what- ever claim to compensation those who keep slaves may have ...
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... compensation to the West India planters . Sir , I hold it to be an act of the greatest injustice to call upon the people of this country to pay money for such a purpose , under any circumstances , and particularly under the present ...
... compensation to the West India planters . Sir , I hold it to be an act of the greatest injustice to call upon the people of this country to pay money for such a purpose , under any circumstances , and particularly under the present ...
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... compensation . The minority of persons attending that meeting were in favour of a resolution for granting compensation ; and in consequence of that diversity of opinion the petition then de- termined upon was signed by comparatively ...
... compensation . The minority of persons attending that meeting were in favour of a resolution for granting compensation ; and in consequence of that diversity of opinion the petition then de- termined upon was signed by comparatively ...
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Page 313 - This natural liberty consists properly in a power of acting as one thinks fit ; without any restraint or control, unless by the law of nature ; being a right inherent in us by birth, and one of the gifts of God to man at his creation, when he endued him with the faculty of free will.
Page 313 - FOR the principal aim of society is to protect individuals in the enjoyment of those absolute rights, which were vested in them by the immutable laws of nature ; but which could not be preserved in peace without that mutual assistance and intercourse which is gained by the institution of friendly and social communities. Hence it follows, that the first and primary end of human laws is to maintain and regulate these absolute rights of individuals.
Page 210 - Representatives of the people so to be summoned as aforesaid, to make, constitute, 'and ordain laws, statutes, and ordinances for the public peace, welfare, and good government of our said colonies, and of the people and inhabitants thereof, as near as may be agreeable to the laws of England...
Page 313 - And these may be reduced to three principal or primary articles ; the right of personal security, the right of personal liberty and the right of private property...
Page 313 - The right of personal security consists in a person's legal and uninterrupted enjoyment of his life, his limbs, his body, his health, and his reputation.
Page 290 - That through a determined and persevering, but at the same time judicious and temperate, enforcement of such measures, this House looks forward to a progressive improvement in the character of the slave population, such as may prrpire them for a participation in those civil rights and privileges which are enjoyed by other classes of His Majesty's subjects.
Page 499 - ... 2. That it is expedient, that all children born after the passing of any act, or who shall be under the age of six years at the time of passing any act of parliament for this purpose, be declared free — subject, nevertheless, to such temporary restrictions as may be deemed necessary for their support and maintenance.
Page 313 - The absolute rights of man, considered as a free agent, endowed with discernment to know good from evil, and with power of choosing those measures which appear to him to be most desirable, are usually summed up in one general appellation, and denominated the natural liberty of mankind. This natural liberty consists properly in a power of acting as one thinks fit, without any restraint or control, unless by the law of nature...
Page 314 - I have formerly observed that pure and proper slavery does not, nay cannot, subsist in England: such I mean, whereby an absolute and unlimited power is given to the master over the We and fortune of the slave.
Page 496 - That it is the opinion of this Committee that immediate and effectual measures be taken for the entire abolition of slavery throughout the colonies, under such provisions for regulating the condition of the negroes as may combine their welfare with the interests of the proprietors.