These statutes had their origin in no sentiment of justice or humanity, but, as appears in early declarations, in a desire to prevent the harboring of fugitive slaves, who might find asylum among those exclusively of their own color.
Sumner critiques the origins of certain laws that were designed to prevent the protection of fugitive slaves.
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