They complain that fugitive slaves are not faithfully surrendered,--or, in other words, that some score or two of human beings, following the North Star, with the assistance of Northern men, succeed in securing their freedom.
Sumner critiques the failure of the Fugitive Slave Law to protect the rights of escaped slaves.
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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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