Publisher's Synopsis
Conscience and the Constitution is a book written by Moses Stuart that provides a detailed analysis of the issue of slavery in the United States. The book is centered around the recent speech of Hon. Daniel Webster in the Senate of the United States on slavery. Stuart argues that Webster's speech was inconsistent with his previous statements on the issue and that his position was not aligned with the principles of the Constitution. The book explores the moral and ethical implications of slavery and its impact on the nation's founding principles. Stuart asserts that slavery is a violation of natural law and that it is incompatible with the principles of liberty and equality that the United States was founded upon. The book also examines the role of conscience in the debate over slavery. Stuart argues that individuals have a moral obligation to oppose slavery and that this obligation is rooted in their conscience. He asserts that individuals must be guided by their conscience in order to uphold the principles of the Constitution and to ensure that the nation remains true to its founding ideals. Overall, Conscience and the Constitution is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of one of the most contentious issues in American history. It provides a compelling argument for the abolition of slavery and highlights the importance of conscience in the pursuit of justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
