Consistency

-It is a remarkitblc facíthat ín the Constilution of 3everal slavebófding states, insurrection nguinstoppression is inculeated as a duty! In the Mary!and Declaration of Right?, tisemphatcaily declared - 'The doctrine of non-resistanco againsi nrbitrary power and oppression is absurd, slavish and destructive óf the good and happiness of mankind.' - VVhat a motto for the flag of thé strtiggltii" slaves! The Constitution of NrlhCaro0 linacommcnces as folio vs: 'Whereas, allégiance and protection are, in their nature reciproca], and the one should of right be refused when. the other is withdrawn' &.c. Jf the slaves oí that State siioulJ revolt to day, ihey tnight point to its constitution in fu 11 justifica! ion of tUeir condiict, and say 'Wc have had no protection, and we owe no alleginnce. Resislance to tyrants ie obedience lo God!' If ihe slavea of Vir-i ginia should to night tise and cul the throats of their masters, in.order to obtain their freediim,lhcy rñightjustify ihemselves by pointing to the Virginia cot of rm3, which representa the figuro of Liberty standing with one foot on the prostrate body of Tyranny, having cut off Ui head j of the monster viih the smord ofjustice, ' which sho holds in her hand, triumphantly j exclaiming- 'Sic sempcr tyran'iüJ Soj AMVAYS TO TYRANTs!