Speech of Mr Rayner, of North Carolina, on the Question of the Reception of Abolition Petitions Delivered in the House of Representatives of the U on Tuesday, June 15, 1841 Classic Reprint

Kenneth Rayner

ISBN 10: 1332831974 / ISBN 13: 9781332831975

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Speech of Mr Rayner, of North Carolina, on the Question of the Reception of Abolition Petitions Delivered in the House of Representatives of the U on Tuesday, June 15, 1841 Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332831974
• ISBN 13: 9781332831975
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 100 grams

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Synopsis

The speech defends states’ rights and constitutional order while arguing against abolitionist petitions.

It presents a historical view of a congressman’s stance during debates over slavery and abolition in 1841.

In this book, a North Carolina representative argues that abolition efforts threaten the Union and constitutional guarantees. The speaker warns against foreign or domestic interference, emphasizes duty to the Constitution, and contrasts gradual, lawful progress with disruptive fanaticism. The rhetoric frames slavery as an issue of constitutional fidelity and national unity, while challenging abolitionist arguments.

• Understand the central questions about abolition petitions in the early U.S. Congress.
• See how the speaker appeals to tradition, Christian benevolence, and national pride.
• Explore arguments about the limits of federal power, state rights, and the reach of moral law.
• Gain context for how 19th-century debates framed liberty, justice, and political conflict.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century American politics, constitutional history, and abolition‑era debates.