They would hurt the slaves.
Because they can offered a reward for runaway slaves.....Then
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required Americans to return runaway slaves to their owners.
Slave owners offered rewards for runaway slaves as a way to incentivize others to capture and return the slaves, protecting their investment. The rewards also sent a message to other slaves that escape attempts would not be tolerated, serving as a deterrent. It was a way for slave owners to maintain control and prevent uprisings.
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required people in all states to help slave owners catch their runaway slaves. This law allowed slave owners to reclaim escaped slaves and required citizens to assist in their capture or face legal consequences.
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The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required all states to help slave owners recapture their runaway slaves, even if those states did not practice slavery. This law allowed slave owners to pursue escaped slaves into free states and required citizens to assist in their capture.
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The Constitution's Fugitive Slave Clause required runaway slaves to be returned to their owners, regardless of where they were in the country. This clause was later reinforced by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, making it illegal to assist runaway slaves and facilitating their capture and return.
They get whiped really badly. some slave owners whip their slaves to death and then buy more slaves.