William Loughton Smith Professions : Former U.S. Representative Born : 1758 Died : December 19, 1812 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by William Loughton Smith Slavery has become so engrafted into the policy of the Southern States, that it cannot be eradicated without tearing up by the roots their happiness, tranquillity, and prosperity. William Loughton Smith southern roots war Similar Authors Alan Mollohan former-us-representative Bob Inglis former-us-representative Anthony Weiner former-us-representative Ann Marie Buerkle former-us-representative Bobby Schilling former-us-representative Bob Filner former-us-representative All Authors