Debate on Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 106-107

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In 1830, the Demosthenian Literary Society debated "Should slavery be abolished in the Southern states?"

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Demosthenian Literary Society

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English

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Demosthenian Hall, October 14th, 1830
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The Declaiming and Senior Classes having then performed their duties the Society entered into the discussion of the following question, viz. "Should slavery be abolished in the Southern states?" The debate was more animated and lengthy than usual. It was finally decided in the negative by a large majority.
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Transcribed Minutes.

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Demosthenian Literary Society , “Debate on Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 106-107,” African American Experience in Athens, accessed September 25, 2023, https://digihum.libs.uga.edu/items/show/160.

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