Debate on Emancipation, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 146-147

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In 1832, the Demosthenian Literary Society debated "Ought the surplus revenue of the United States to be appropriated to the purpose of emancipating the slaves of the South?"

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Demosthenian Literary Society

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English

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Demosthenian Hall, January 7th, 1832
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The house then went into the discussion of the following question. "Ought the surplus revenue of the United States to be appropriated to the purpose of emancipating the slaves of the South?" Which, after a tolerable discussion was decided in the negative.
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Demosthenian Literary Society , “Debate on Emancipation, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 146-147,” African American Experience in Athens, accessed September 25, 2023, https://digihum.libs.uga.edu/items/show/161.

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