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Christians here in tho free states do what in charity to their brethren they ought to do, towards convincing the South that slavery ought to be abol-ished. It ia for these states themselves to legislate on this subject, and when the South becomes convinced that slavery ought to be abolished. They have wisdom enough to know how to accomplish it with the least disadvantage to their private interest and their political prosperity.
In conclusion, let me say to the Anti-Slavery Society, God speed
your efforts. Adhere strictly to the principles of your constitution; remember that it is by moral suasion and by peaceful measures, and not by resorting to physical force, that the rights of the oppressed ought to be vindicated. The slave is hound by tho spirit of the gospel to submit patiently to his wrongs; but it is for those who can feel for other's pains, to remember them who are in bonds as bound with them,
Object Description
| Page Title | Speech of Rev. Wm. H. Brisbane lately a slaveholder in South Carolina; containing an account of the change in his views on the subject of slavery. |
| Author | Brisbane, William, ca. 1803-1878. |
| Source Creation Date | 1840 |
| Language | English |
| Digital Format | XML |
| Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
| Electronic Publication Date | 2004 |
| Digital Identifier | TP023000 |
| Description | Minister, editor, author, and doctor, William Henry Brisbane was a South Carolina slaveholder who turned abolitionist, moved north, and freed his slaves. He came to Wisconsin in 1853, settled in the town of Arena, and served as chaplain of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry in the Civil War. In this speech, originally delivered in Cincinnati and later issued as a pamphlet, Brisbane explains his transformation from a slaveholder to an anti-slavery activist. To see a typed version, click "Page & Text" when viewing any handwritten page. |
| Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives |
| Format | Text |
| Recommended Citation | Brisbane, William. "Speech ... containing an account of the change in his views on the subject of slavery." Manuscript in the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives (Wis Mss VD, box 1); online facsimile at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=23 |
| Document Number | TP023 |
| Size | 42 p. |
| URL | http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=23 |
| Owner Collection | Main Stacks |
| Owner Object ID | Wis Mss VD, Box 1, WIHV93-A1025 |
| State/Province | Wisconsin; South Carolina |
| Gender | male |
| Race and Ethnicity | African Americans |
| Sub-Topic | Abolition and Other Reforms |
| Event Date | 1840 |
| Event Years | 1840 |
| Intellectual Life | Publishers and publishing |
| Politics | Civil rights |
| Religion | Clergy; Religion |
| Social Relations | Antislavery movement; Slavery |
| Type | Text |
Description
| Page Title | 40 |
| Author | Brisbane, William, ca. 1803-1878. |
| Source Creation Date | 1840 |
| Language | English |
| Digital Format | JPG |
| Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
| Electronic Publication Date | 2004 |
| Digital Identifier | TP023040 |
| Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives |
| Format | Text |
| Owner Collection | Main Stacks |
| Owner Object ID | Wis Mss VD |
| Full Text | Christians here in tho free states do what in charity to their brethren they ought to do, towards convincing the South that slavery ought to be abol-ished. It ia for these states themselves to legislate on this subject, and when the South becomes convinced that slavery ought to be abolished. They have wisdom enough to know how to accomplish it with the least disadvantage to their private interest and their political prosperity. In conclusion, let me say to the Anti-Slavery Society, God speed your efforts. Adhere strictly to the principles of your constitution; remember that it is by moral suasion and by peaceful measures, and not by resorting to physical force, that the rights of the oppressed ought to be vindicated. The slave is hound by tho spirit of the gospel to submit patiently to his wrongs; but it is for those who can feel for other's pains, to remember them who are in bonds as bound with them, |
| Event Date | 1840 |
| Event Years | 1840 |
| Type | Text |