Narrative of Riots At Alton in Connection With the Death of Rev Elijah P Lov
Narrative of Riots At Alton in Connection With the Death of Rev Elijah P Lov
Beecher Edward
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The great question on which compromise was needed came up between the free and the slave states. Which are to be represented by the mob, and which by the friends of law ? And what similarity is there in the cases ? It was in one case a union be- tween equal and independent states, none of whom had any power over the other, and yet the union was essential for mutual defense. Hence, rather than not unite, they let evils remain to remove which they had no power. Is this a reason why a community sh...ould concede impunity to their own citizens, over whom they have power when they violate the laws ? But omitting these considerations, what is the compromise recommended by the committee ? The friends of law were contending for nothing but a principle of infinite moment; and on the other hand the mob were aiming to overthrow it. And how 80 ALTON RIOTS. is this matter to be compromised ? Why, the prin- ciple is to be given up and the mob are to carry the day ! It is essential, they say, to the peace of Alton that Mr.
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