...be recognized by the law of the country where it is used. The power of a master over his slave has been extremely different, in different countries....introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law, which preserves its force long after the reasons, occasion, and time itself from whence...

...be recognized by the law of the country where it is used. The power of a master over his slave has been extremely different, in different countries. The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it ii incapable of being introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law, which...

...be recognized by the law of ibe country where it is used. The power of a master over his slave has been extremely different, in different countries. The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it ii incapable of being introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law, which...

...a nature, that it ii incapable of being introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law, which preserves its force long after the reasons, occasion, and time itself from whence it was created, is erased from memory. It is so odious, that nothing can be...

...terms : ' So high an act of dominion must be recognized, by the law of the country where it is used. The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it...which preserves its force long after the reasons, occasions, and time itself, from whence it was created, is erased from memory, Sic.' This is very well...

...following memorable words uttered by Lord Mansfield, in delivering judgment, may serve to evince : — " The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it...introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law, which preserves its force long after the reasons, occasion, and time itself, from...

...be recognised by the law of the country where it is used. The power of a master over his slave has been extremely different in different countries. The...preserves its force long after the reasons, occasion, and time itself from whence it was created, are erased from memory. It is so odious, that nothing can be...

...and refusing to return to slavery in the West Indies. In his judgment, Lord Mansfield observed, — "The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it is incapable of being now introduced by courts of justice upon mere reasoning, or inferencesyrom any principles natural or...

...and refusing to return to slavery in the West Indies. In his judgment, Lord Mansfield observed, — "The state of slavery is of such a nature, that it is incapable of being now introduced by courts of justice upon mere reasoning, or inferences from any principles natural...

...certain extent respected. Almost the only reason assigned by Lord Mansfield in Somerset's case, was, that slavery is of such a nature, that it is incapable...introduced on any reasons, moral or political, but only by positive law; and it is so odious, that nothing can be suffered to support it but positive law....