Resolutions upon the subject of domestic slavery having passed both branches of the General Assembly at its present session, the undersigned hereby protest against the passage of the same. Illinois House Journal (1837)
They believe that the institution of slavery is founded on both injustice and bad policy, but that the promulgation of Abolition doctrines tends rather to increase than abate its evils. Illinois House Journal (1837)
They believe that the Congress of the United States has no power under the Constitution to interfere with the institution of slavery in the different States. Illinois House Journal (1837)