Bøger af Joseph Ketchum Edgerton

The Relations Of The Federal Government To Slavery: A Speech (1861) is a historical book written by Joseph Ketchum Edgerton. The book is a speech delivered by the author in 1861, during the height of the American Civil War. The speech discusses the relationship between the Federal Government and the institution of slavery in the United States.The author argues that the Federal Government has a responsibility to protect the rights of all citizens, including those who are enslaved. He also argues that the government has the power to regulate and control the institution of slavery, and that it should use this power to ensure that slaves are treated fairly and humanely.Throughout the book, the author provides historical context for the issue of slavery in the United States, discussing the role of slavery in the country's founding and its impact on the economy and social structure. He also examines the various laws and policies that have been enacted to regulate slavery, including the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott decision.Overall, The Relations Of The Federal Government To Slavery: A Speech (1861) is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and contentious relationship between the Federal Government and the institution of slavery in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The traditions and historic glory that surround the Federal Government as our fathers formed it, are yet dear to the hearts of the whole American people. That government still belongs to them - it is their heritage, and they, I trust, will yet restore and preserve it The horoscope of the future daily brightens with hopeful signs, not the least of which is the fact that the President of the United States, who was elected to his high Office upon a declaration of political principles logically Involving the extermination of slavery as existing in fifteen States of the Federal Union, and which could not therefore be carried out without making the Union a divided house, has himself become the supporter of a constitutional and conservative policy in regard to Slavery. Let us thank God and take courage. If the govern ment will but stand firmly on constitutional ground, we will not despair of the Republic.It is also due to truth to say that one object [have in the present publica tion is to disabuse the minds of some of my fellow-citizens, whose good Opinion I value, who have been misled by false statements charging me with sympathy with the Southern rebellion. The Opinions now published were the result of patient investigation, and are still held with earnest conviction, confirmed by the events of the past year. Of their justice and patriotism, and whether or not they are the Opinions of a sympathizer with rebellion, candid men will judge.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The traditions and historic glory that surround the Federal Government as our fathers formed it, are yet dear to the hearts of the whole American people. That government still belongs to them - it is their heritage, and they, I trust, will yet restore and preserve it The horoscope of the future daily brightens with hopeful signs, not the least of which is the fact that the President of the United States, who was elected to his high Office upon a declaration of political principles logically Involving the extermination of slavery as existing in fifteen States of the Federal Union, and which could not therefore be carried out without making the Union a divided house, has himself become the supporter of a constitutional and conservative policy in regard to Slavery. Let us thank God and take courage. If the govern ment will but stand firmly on constitutional ground, we will not despair of the Republic.It is also due to truth to say that one object [have in the present publica tion is to disabuse the minds of some of my fellow-citizens, whose good Opinion I value, who have been misled by false statements charging me with sympathy with the Southern rebellion. The Opinions now published were the result of patient investigation, and are still held with earnest conviction, confirmed by the events of the past year. Of their justice and patriotism, and whether or not they are the Opinions of a sympathizer with rebellion, candid men will judge.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.