We, of the South, are emphatically surrounded by a dangerous class of beings--degraded and stupid savages, who, if they could but once entertain the idea, that immediate and unconditional death would not be their portion, would re-act the St.
Tappan describes the dehumanizing view slaveholders have of enslaved people, portraying them as a dangerous class.
Share
More from Lewis Tappan
You will be cheered by the approbation of your own consciences, and by the plaudits of mankind.
Up--quit yourselves like men: and may Almighty God direct and bless your efforts!
Out of the slave region, patriots and philanthropists, and Christians of every name and sect abhor and execrate it.
In the place of your present contempt, and degradation, and misery, honor, and wealth, and happiness court your acceptance.