13, [3 blanks] pp. Disbound, lightly spotted, Good+. The South Carolina Congressman, the premiere Fire-Eater at the forefront of the Southern Rights movement, favored secession as early as 1838, "the constitution of the United States having proved inadequate to protect the southern States in the peaceable enjoyment of their rights and property." Rhett was a bit ahead of his time even in South Carolina, and issues this Address in order to explain himself. Within and without the halls of Congress, he asserts, Slavery is under attack. "A large body of citizens, consisting of one hundred and fifty thousand, organized into one thousand five hundred societies, increasing at the rate of one a day, with boundless resources and ably conducted presses, and agents, and missionaries and martyrs, who pant for distinction in this holy cause, as the best proof of their virtue and sanctity, are permitted, in our sister States, to band together for the openly declared purpose of destroying our institutions." The future of Slavery and the South is too grim to remain in the Union. II Turnbull 413. AI 52641. Not in LCP. Seller Inventory # 32811

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF BEAUFORT AND ...

Publisher: [Washington?

Publication Date: 1838

Binding: Soft cover

Store Description

David M. Lesser specializes in Americana of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Some areas of concentration are listed above. Please call for an appointment to see my stock in person at my office. My web site is available for your perusal at www.lesserbooks.com.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

David M. Lesser, ABAA
CT, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

All items are subject to prior sale, and guaranteed as described. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Items reserved for 7 days after order, pending receipt of payment. Any item returnable within 10 days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for any reason; except that the Consumer Rights Directive of the European Commission shall apply to any transaction subject to that Directive. Prior notification required. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Institutions bille...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Postage or shipping to addresses in the United States: $7.00 1st book, $1.50 each additional item. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Check Money Order Cash Bank Draft

Add to Wants