Address to the Non-Slaveholders of the South on the Social and Political Evils of Slavery

This stirring address opens with a direct appeal to Southern citizens who do not own slaves, urging them to confront the hidden harms of an institution that thrives on their collective acquiescence. Using stark statistics and vivid anecdotes from plantations, the author illustrates how slavery concentrates wealth among a privileged few while impoverishing the broader community. The pamphlet paints a clear picture of the economic realities—high slave prices, the scale of labor on cotton and sugar estates, and the sheer number of families bound to the system.

Beyond the numbers, the writer challenges readers to see slavery as a moral and social burden that degrades both master and servant. By exposing the disparity between the planter elite and ordinary white citizens, the text invites non‑slaveholding Southerners to question the legitimacy of a system that sacrifices liberty for profit. The tone is earnest and persuasive, aimed at awakening a sense of responsibility and prompting thoughtful discussion about the future of the South.