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" His violent prejudice against our West Indian and American settlers appeared whenever there was an opportunity. Towards the conclusion of his " Taxation no Tyranny," he says, " how is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of... "
The works of Samuel Johnson - Page 289
by Samuel Johnson - 1818
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The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 542 pages
...and, perhaps, gain more by the residence of the army than they lose by the obstruction of their port. But there is one .writer, and, perhaps, many who do...among the drivers of negroes ? But let us interrupt awhile this dream of conquest, settlement, and supremacy. Let us remember, that being to contend, according...
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The works of Samuel Johnson [ed. by F.P. Walesby].

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 554 pages
...sink into sober merchants and silent planters, peaceably diligent, and securely rich. But there is oue writer, and, perhaps, many who do not write, to whom...among the drivers of negroes ? But let us interrupt awhile this dream of conquest, settlement, and supremacy. Let us remember, that being to contend, according...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 510 pages
...privilege^ appears very dangerous, and who startle at the thoughts of England free and America in chain*. Children fly from their own shadow, and rhetoricians...loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes I But let us interrupt a while this dream of conquest, settlement, and supremacy. Let us remember that...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson ...: Reviews, political tracts, and Lives of ...

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 540 pages
...perspicacious politicians are able to foresee./ j If slavery be thus fatally contagious, how is it that wa hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes ? But let us interrupt awhile this dream of conquest, settlement, and supremacy. Let us remember, that being to contend, according...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ...

James Boswell - 1827 - 622 pages
...whenever there was an opportunity. Towards the conclusion of his " Taxation no Tyranny," he says, " DS: "I do not perceive why the profession of a player should be despised ; for th ?" and in his conversation with Mr. Wilkcs* he asked, " Where did Beckford and Trecothick leam English?"...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour ..., Volume 4

James Boswell - 1831 - 592 pages
...whenever there was an opportunity. Towards the conclusion of his " Taxation no Tyranny," he says, " how is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes?" and in his conversation with Mr. Wilkes1 he asked, " Where did Beckford and Trecothick learn English...
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of a tour to ..., Volume 4

James Boswell - 1831 - 584 pages
...whenever there was an opportunity. Towards the conclusion of his " Taxation no Tyranny," he says, " how is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes?" and in his conversation with Mr. Wilkes 1 he asked, " Where did Beckford and Trecothick learn English...
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History of England from the Peace of Utrecht to the Peace of Aix-la-Chaoelle ...

Philip Henry Stanhope (5th earl.) - 1836 - 574 pages
...the chains of their slave. To him at least could never be applied Dr. Johnson's taunting words : " How is it " that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among " the drivers of negroes ? " The views of Washington on this great question are best shown at the close of the Revolutionary...
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The Quarterly Anti-slavery Magazine, Volume 2

1837 - 486 pages
...essential element in a free government?" It is true that Dr. Johnson, with keenest irony, exclaims, " How is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes !" It is true also that the celebrated Burke declared, " that masters would, even more than other men,...
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Lectures on Modern History: From the Irruption of the Northern ..., Volume 2

William Smyth - 1840 - 514 pages
...very perspicacious politicians are able to foresee. If slavery be thus fatally contagious, how comes it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes?" These few extracts from this celebrated pamphlet may give you some idea of the comprehensiveness of...
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