Trial of the Rev. Jacob Gruber: Minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the March Term, 1819, in the Frederick County Court, for a MisdemeanorDavid Martin. Geo. Kolb, printer., 1819 - 111 páginas Gruber was tried on a charge of having, in a sermon, incited a slave insurrection. |
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Página iv
... the monstrous offence of maliciously and wickedly endea vouring to incite the slaves of Maryland to insurrec- tion and rebellion in the state . The accused thought it his duty to embrace his legal privilege of removing iv PREFACE .
... the monstrous offence of maliciously and wickedly endea vouring to incite the slaves of Maryland to insurrec- tion and rebellion in the state . The accused thought it his duty to embrace his legal privilege of removing iv PREFACE .
Página v
... rebellion in the state aforesaid , contrary to the act of Assembly in such case made and provided , and against the peace and dignity of the state of Maryland . THESE are therefore to authorise and require you , that you forthwith bring ...
... rebellion in the state aforesaid , contrary to the act of Assembly in such case made and provided , and against the peace and dignity of the state of Maryland . THESE are therefore to authorise and require you , that you forthwith bring ...
Página xii
... rebellion and insurrection . So abundant and so clear was the evi- dence in this dark business , before the Grand Jury , that after two weeks sitting twelve or thirteen could find a true bill without suffering any statement to be made ...
... rebellion and insurrection . So abundant and so clear was the evi- dence in this dark business , before the Grand Jury , that after two weeks sitting twelve or thirteen could find a true bill without suffering any statement to be made ...
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... of the said state , to mu- tiny and rebellion , for the disturbance of the peace of the said state , and to the great terror and peril of the peaceable citizens thereof . And that the said Jacob Gruber TRIAL OF THE ...
... of the said state , to mu- tiny and rebellion , for the disturbance of the peace of the said state , and to the great terror and peril of the peaceable citizens thereof . And that the said Jacob Gruber TRIAL OF THE ...
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... rebellion , in the said state , in contempt , and in open violation of the laws , good order , and government of this state , to the evil and pernicious example of all others , in like case offending , and against the peace , government ...
... rebellion , in the said state , in contempt , and in open violation of the laws , good order , and government of this state , to the evil and pernicious example of all others , in like case offending , and against the peace , government ...
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Términos y frases comunes
accused addressed the whites African slave trade Attorney authority blood bloody whip Camp-meeting charge Christian Church congregation conscience court crime criminal intent cruelty dangerous property David Martin declaration of independence defendant delivered discourse doctrines duty emancipation endeavouring exalteth a nation examined exhorted Frederick county gentlemen go to destruction gospel Grand Jury Gruber preached happiness hath hear the sermon heard honour human incite inconsistent indictment innocent insubordination insurrection Jacob Gruber jurors aforesaid Lord maliciously manumission Maryland ment Metho Methodist Episcopal Church natural law negro slavery obedience offence peace person Pigman poison preach the sermon preacher principles prosecution punish rebellion religion religious repentance reproach Righteousness exalteth sentiments sermon in question sins slave trade slave-holders slaves were dangerous society souls spoke Taney thing tion traverser trial truth tyrants violation warned them faithfully Washington county wheel of fortune whole wicked wickedly witness zeal
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Página vii - MASTERS, give unto your servants that which is just and equal ; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Página 65 - Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just ; that his justice cannot sleep forever; that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events : that it may become probable by supernatural interference ! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.
Página i - Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: 4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
Página 65 - And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God ? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath?
Página vii - And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Página 89 - We declare that we are as much as ever convinced of the great evil of slavery ; therefore, no slaveholder shall be eligible to any official station in our Church hereafter ; where the laws of the state in which he lives will admit of emancipation, and permit the liberated slave to enjoy freedom.
Página vi - And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Página xii - And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Página xv - But are there not slaves in our country? Do not sweat and blood and tears say there are ? The voice of my brother's blood crieth ; is it not a reproach to a man to hold articles of liberty and independence in one hand and a bloody whip in the other, while a negro stands and trembles before him, with his back cut and bleeding?
Página 41 - A hard necessity, indeed, compels us to endure the evil of slavery for a time. It was imposed upon us by another nation, while we were yet in a state of colonial vassalage.