[Ditto]

Sorry, Pea, but I don't see one bit of oppression there --- either tollerable or intollerable. If I missed it, please highlight it for me. Other than vague generalities, it is interesting that the only specific thing he mentioned was that he was upset as hell and back that all Northern people weren't as wild about slavery as he was. Poor boy. Those damn yankees probably didn't like grits much either.

"In the Southern States there are two entirely distinct and separate races, and one has been held in subjection to the other by peaceful inheritance from worthy and patriotic ancestors, and all who know the races, well know that it is the only form of government that can preserve both and administer the blessings of civilization with order and in harmony.

And I thought you were of the school that claims slavery had nothing to do with the war.

[PeaRidge]

"Sorry, Pea, but I don't see one bit of oppression there"

You can say that but the speech is there, recorded, and specifically states the concerns. You can label it as vague but it does not make it so.

The agitation and threats have been recorded. Your Neo-historianism does not change the facts.

"And I thought you were of the school that claims slavery had nothing to do with the war."

Wrong again. I have said that abolitionist activity was one of the many irritants that led to secession, but war came for a very different reason.