Opposing this Act as doubly unconstitutional from the want of power in Congress and from the denial of Trial by Jury, I find myself again encouraged by the example of our Revolutionary Fathers, in a case which is a landmark of history.
In this passage, Sumner draws inspiration from the Revolutionary Fathers to oppose the Slave Act, citing its unconstitutionality and denial of trial by jury.
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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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