A Legal Argument Before The Supreme Court Of The State Of New Jersey, 1845, For The Deliverance Of Four Thousand Persons From Bondage (1845) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163927830)

""A Legal Argument Before The Supreme Court Of The State Of New Jersey, 1845, For The Deliverance Of Four Thousand Persons From Bondage"" is a book written by Alvan Stewart and published in 1845. The book is a legal argument made before the Supreme Court of New Jersey, advocating for the emancipation of four thousand enslaved individuals. Stewart's argument is based on the premise that slavery is unconstitutional, as it violates the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. He argues that the state of New Jersey has a duty to protect the rights of its citizens, including those who are enslaved. The book provides a detailed account of the legal arguments presented by Stewart, as well as the responses of the opposing counsel and the judges. It also includes historical and legal background information on slavery in New Jersey and the United States. Overall, ""A Legal Argument Before The Supreme Court Of The State Of New Jersey, 1845, For The Deliverance Of Four Thousand Persons From Bondage"" is a significant historical document that sheds light on the legal and moral debates surrounding slavery in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

Author: Alvan Stewart
ISBN-10: 116392783X
ISBN-13: 9781163927830
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d