Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
The abolition of the slave trade and of slavery was effected by the vigorous and persevering efforts of noble-minded philanthropists; and the awakened conscience of a Christian people, and the generous sacrifice of twenty-millions of pounds of the public treasury, testified to the earnest desire of Britain to wipe away the last foul stain of the accursed system from the national escutcheon.
The measures proposed for the termination of slavery were at first vehemently denounced by those whose vested rights were interfered with, and were ultimately carried, on the principle of establishing what humanity and justice equally demanded, whatever should become of private or class interests.
For the reference, see Thomas Houston on the abolition of British slavery.
The measures proposed for the termination of slavery were at first vehemently denounced by those whose vested rights were interfered with, and were ultimately carried, on the principle of establishing what humanity and justice equally demanded, whatever should become of private or class interests.
For the reference, see Thomas Houston on the abolition of British slavery.