The moment this House undertakes to legislate upon this subject slavery, it dissolves the Union. Should it be my fortune to have a seat upon this floor, I will abandon it the instant the first decisive step is taken looking… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
In all social systems there must be a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life. That is, a class… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
Sir, I do firmly believe that domestic slavery, regulated as ours is, produces the highest toned, the purest, best organization of society that has… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
I endorse without reserve the much-abused sentiment of Gov. M'Duffie, that "slavery is the corner stone of our Republican edifice;" while I repudiate, as… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
The moment this House undertakes to legislate upon this subject slavery, it dissolves the Union. Should it be my fortune to have a seat… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
I think then I may safely conclude and I firmly believe that American slavery is not only not a sin but especially commanded by… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
The very mudsills of society. We call them slaves. But I will not characterize that class at the North with that term; but you… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
