From the early ages of the world, there existed the poor and the rich, the master and the slave.
"It would be far better for the Southern slaves, if our institution, as regards them, were left to 'gradual mitigation and decay, which time _may_ bring about.

The course of the Abolitionists, while it does nothing to destroy this institution, greatly adds to its hardships.' Tell me that 'man-stealing' is a sin, and I will agree with you, and will insist that the Abolitionists are guilty of it.

In my opinion, those who consider slavery a sin, challenge the truth of the Bible.
"Besides, Abel," continued Arthur, "what right have you to interfere?
Your Northern States abolished slavery when it was their interest to do so: let us do the same.

In the meantime, consider the condition of these dirty vagabonds, these free blacks, who are begging from me every time I go into the street.

I met one the other day, who had a most lamentable state of things to report.