Rare Pro-Slavery Imprint Attacking Henry Clay & Abolitionists

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1851, "A DEFENCE OF SOUTHERN SLAVERY. AGAINST THE ATTACKS OF HENRY CLAY AND ALEX'R. CAMPBELL," By a Southern Clergyman, Printed by Robinson and Carlisle, Hamburg, SC, Choice Very Fine. 8" x 5.5" pamphlet, 47 pages, stitch-bound, self-cover. Toned and dampstained pages, but bright, crisp text. A volatile "Defence" of slavery by an unnamed southern clergyman, who attacks Clay and Campbell, and claims: "...It is moreover shown that the association of the white and black races in the relation of master and slave is the appointed order of God, as set forth in the Bible, and constitutes the best social condition of both races, and the only true principle of republicanism.... This Pamphlet contains a review of Mr. Clay's 'Letter on Emancipation' and strictures on Mr. Campbell's 'Tract for the people of Kentucky....' In conclusion we take the liberty of suggesting to Messrs. Clay and Campbell and the whole clan of the abolitionists, that it is a serious business for shortsighted worms of the human race, to set themselves up under any motives as censors of God's Institutions, and judges to decide against his providential arrangements. Such must expect rough handling by the friends of truth here and what is yet more fearful, they cannot escape the judgment of God...." A rare imprint!

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