But none of them foresaw or imagined what would be the consequence of the triumphant establishment in the continent of North America of an Anglo-Saxon American nation on the foundation of the natural equality of mankind, and the inalienable rights of man.
Quincy reflects on the unforeseen consequences of establishing a nation based on equality and rights, particularly regarding slavery.
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Texas and slavery are interwoven in every banner floating on the Democratic breeze. 'Freedom or death' should be inscribed on ours.
Adams replied: "I have no hesitation to say I hold that act unconstitutional and void.
The spirit of freedom and the spirit of slavery are drawing together for the deadly conflict of arms.
The charge, therefore, that our government did really give up that important territory, when it was at its option to retain it, is purely and unqualifiedly untrue; and I now charge that it was known by Mr.
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