The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12)

The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) - Dresden Edition—Miscellany

Introduction by Frederick Douglass("Abou Ben Adhem")Decision of the United States Supreme Court pronouncing the Civil Rights Act UnconstitutionalLimitations of JudgesIllusion Destroyed by the Decision in the Dred Scott CaseMistake of Our Fathers in adopting the Common Law of EnglandThe 13th Amendment to the Constitution QuotedThe Clause of the Constitution upholding SlaveryEffect of this ClauseDefinitions of a State by Justice Wilson and Chief Justice ChaseEffect of the Thirteenth AmendmentJustice Field on Involuntary ServitudeCivil Rights Act QuotedDefinition of the Word Servitude by the Supreme CourtObvious Purpose of the AmendmentJustice Miller on the 14th AmendmentCitizens Created by this AmendmentOpinion of Justice FieldRights and Immunities guaranteed by the ConstitutionOpinion delivered by Chief-Justice WaiteFurther Opinions of Courts on the question of CitizenshipEffect of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments"Corrective" Legislation by CongressDenial of equal "Social" PrivilegesIs a State responsible for the Action of its Agent when acting contrary to Law?The Word "State" must include the People of the State as well as the Officers of the StateThe Louisiana Civil Rights Law, and a Case tried under itUniformity of Duties essential to the CarrierCongress left Powerless to protect Rights conferred by the ConstitutionDefinition of "Appropriate Legislation"Propositions laid down regarding the Sovereignty of the State, the powers of the General Government, etc.A Tribute to Justice HarlanA Denial that Property exists by Virtue of LawCivil Rights not a Question of Social EqualityConsiderations upon which Social Equality dependsLiberty not a Question of Social EqualityThe Superior ManInconsistencies of the PastNo Reason why we should Hate the Colored PeopleThe Issues that are upon Us. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 38811
Author: Ingersoll, Robert Green
Release Date: Feb 9, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English