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ment of man as distinct as nature has formed them? 

 This uiifurtiinate difference of colour, and perhaps of 

 faculty, is a powerful obstacle to the emancipation of 

 these |)eo[)le. Many of their advocates, while they wish 

 to vindicate the liberty of human nature are anxious 

 also to preserve its dignity and beauty. Some of these, 

 embarrassed by the question ' What further is to be 

 done with them?' join themselves in opposition with 

 those who are actuated by sordid avarice only. Among 

 •the Rotnans emanci[)ation required but one effort. The 

 slave, when made free, miaht mix with, without stain- 

 ing the blood of liis master. But with us a second is 

 necessary, imknown to history. When freed, he is to 

 be removed beyond the reach of mixture. 



The revised code further pro{)oses to proportion 

 crimes and punishments. This is attempted on the fol- 

 lowino- scale. 



