Debate on the Benefit of Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: 297-298

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In 1836, the Demosthenian Literary Society debated "Is it probable that slavery will eventually prove a benefit to our country?"

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Demosthenian Literary Society

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Demosthenian Hall, May 21st, 1836
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The Junior and Declaiming classes having performed their respective duties, the house then proceeded to discussion of the following question. "Is it probable that slavery will eventually prove a benefit to our country?" Which after an interesting debate was decided in the negative, 14 to 16.
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Demosthenian Literary Society , “Debate on the Benefit of Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: 297-298,” African American Experience in Athens, accessed June 10, 2023, https://digihum.libs.uga.edu/items/show/165.

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