The very mudsills of society. We call them slaves. But I will not characterize that class at the North with that term; but you have it. It is there, …

- James Henry Hammond

I endorse without reserve the much-abused sentiment of Gov. M'Duffie, that "slavery is the corner stone of our Republican edifice;" while I repudiate…

- James Henry Hammond

Sir, I do firmly believe that domestic slavery, regulated as ours is, produces the highest toned, the purest, best organization of society that has e…

- James Henry Hammond

Slavery can never be abolished.

- James Henry Hammond

In all social systems there must be a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life. That is, a class requiring but a low order of i…

- James Henry Hammond

The moment this House undertakes to legislate upon this subject slavery, it dissolves the Union. Should it be my fortune to have a seat upon this flo…

- James Henry Hammond

I think then I may safely conclude and I firmly believe that American slavery is not only not a sin but especially commanded by God through Moses and…

- James Henry Hammond