To Library

Archives

The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

Browse all archives

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 11

Richmond 1851 dispatch: Webster defends the Constitution and fugitive-slave law; local notices include rewards for runaways, a governor’s proclamation, and school openings.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 2

Richmond newspaper miscellany: ads, legal notices, racing and medical announcements, plus an editorial critiquing British colonial taxation and the maintenance of troops in the colonies.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 3

1851 Richmond newspaper page with legal notices, ads, medical instruction, and a report on a Virginia constitutional convention debating representation (White vs. Mixed basis) and close votes.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 4

Richmond Enquirer (May 1, 1851): court notices, ads, and a detailed report of the Virginia Constitutional Convention debating representation bases; close votes and proposed compromises.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 7

Richmond newspaper pages with subscription terms, ads, medical and cadet notices, and reports on a political convention debating white vs. mixed representation with ward vote tallies.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 8

Richmond Enquirer issue with subscription/advertising notices, college and military-institute announcements, real estate and business ads. Reports a convention compromise on Virginia legislative apportionment.
⬩

The Moral Character of Slavery: Letter No. 9

Richmond Enquirer page of notices, ads and educational announcements; convention report proposing Virginia’s General Assembly structure and rules for apportioning delegates and senators.
⬩

Principles of Christian Economy

Argues that all property belongs to God and Christians are stewards. Use possessions to glorify God—provide for self, family, and future, devote surplus to God’s work, and avoid luxury.
⬩

Abstractionists

Argues for the necessity of abstract principles in church and state, defending theology and consistent principle over mere expediency. Critiques the contempt for ‘abstractionists.’
⬩

Relations of the Seminaries to the General Assembly

Discusses who may vote in Presbyterian congregations and argues the church must wisely steward temporal goods. Proposes shifting seminary management from the General Assembly to regional Synods while retaining Assembly review and veto.
⬩

The Gospel Idea of Preaching

Argues preaching must be expository and confined to Scripture; ministers are heralds of God’s word, not politicians or philosophers. Gospel truth alone redeems souls.
⬩

Liberty and Slavery

Review of A.T. Bledsoe’s Essay defending slavery on biblical and constitutional grounds; critiques abolitionists and discusses the Fugitive Slave Law and civic duty.
⬩

Mob Law

Travel notes on Niagara, Toronto, and the fugitive-slave presence in Canada with critique of the Underground Railroad, followed by Presbytery minutes on licensing, missions, and relief plans.
⬩

Popish Literature and Education

Draws the church’s idea from Acts 2–5 and denounces Rome’s suppression of vernacular Scripture, free inquiry, and popular education.
⬩

Showing 5,061–5,080 of 11,608 items

Confessional Intelligence

Search through theological documents with AI-powered semantic search.

Try:

    • Cart

    Your cart is empty.

    Shop