~ tracking down this book ~
only cover on file
The West India question
“Immediate emancipation would be safe for the masters;--profitable for the masters;--happy for the slaves;--right in the government;--advantageous to the nation;--would interfere with no feelings but such as are disgraceful and destructive;--cannot be postponed without continually increasing danger. An outline for immediate emancipation: and remarks on compensation.”
only cover on file
The West India question
“Immediate emancipation would be safe for the masters;--profitable for the masters;--happy for the slaves;--right in the government;--advantageous to the nation;--would interfere with no feelings but such as are disgraceful and destructive;--cannot be postponed without continually increasing danger. An outline for immediate emancipation: and remarks on compensation.”
“Great Britain rather totters than stands on a pinnacle — her Crimea are gnawing at her heart — every one that loves her, trembles for her safely.”