Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) Speech of Gerrit Smith, made in the National Liberty Party Convention at Buffalo, September 17th, 1851, when the following Resolutions were under discussion...
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.33 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) Place Written: Buffalo, New York Type: Printed document Date: 17 September 1851 Pagination: 3 p. ; 31.8 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
(title continues)... 1. Resolved, That righteous civil government is an indispensable agency for blessing and saving the world; and that every political party which does not identify itself, openly and heartily, with such government, is unworthy of confidence and support. 2. Resolved, That righteous civil government is impartial towards all its subjects, and redress all the wrongs within its reach; and that, hence, it disowns the policy of removing one evil and neglecting another...
Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights.
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