“So let me get this straight. In your world view no one was against slavery because they believed it was wrong?”
Nobody asked me, but . . . John Brown and those involved in his twisted murder raids believed slavery was wrong. There were probably others.
Here’s some quotes from a few of those others.
Every measure of prudence, therefore, ought to be assumed for the eventual total extirpation of slavery from the United States.... I have, throughout my whole life, held the practice of slavery in... abhorrence.
John Adams -letter to Evans, June 8, 1819
I wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see a policy of a gradual Abolition of Slavery. George Washington-letter to Lawrence Lewis, August 4, 1797
It is much to be wished that slavery may be abolished. The honor of the States, as we as justice and humanity, in my opinion loudly call upon them to emancipate these unhappy people. To contend for our own liberty, and to deny that blessing to others, involves an inconsistency not to be excused.
John Jay-to R. Lushington - March 15, 1786
The world, in general, has denied your people a share of its honors; but the wise will ascribe to you a just tribute of virtuous praise for the practice of a train of virtues, among which your disagreement to Slavery will be principally ranked. I cannot out wish well to a people whose system imitate the example of Him whose life was perfect; and, believe me, I shall honor the Quakers for their noble efforts to abolish Slavery. It is equally calculated to promote moral and political good.
I believe a time will come when an opportunity will be afforded to abolish this lamentable evil.
Patrick Henry-Letter to John Alsop Jan 13 1773
IT WAS A NEFARIOUS INSTITUTION-It was the curse of heaven on the States where it prevailed. Compare the free regions of the Middle States, where a rich & noble cultivation marks the prosperity & happiness of the people, with the misery & poverty which overspread the barren wastes of Va. Maryd. & the other States having slaves. Travel thro’ ye whole Continent & you behold the prospect continually varying with the appearance & disappearance of slavery. The moment you leave ye E[astern] Sts. & enter N[ew] York, the effects of the institution become visible; Passing thro’ the Jerseys and entering Pa.-every criterion of superior improvement witnesses the change. Proceed Southw[ar]dly, & every step you take thro’ ye great regions of slaves, presents a desert increasing with ye increasing proportion of these wretched beings.
Gouverner Morris Speech at the constitutional convention
I could produce many more quotes from the founding fathers about their views on slavery and how they hoped it would be ended one day. Lincoln, a true conservative, fulfilled the founding fathers wishes.