Charles Sumner: “It was denounced as contrary to the British Constitution, on two principal grounds: first, as a usurpation by Parliament…”

“It was denounced as contrary to the British Constitution, on two principal grounds: first, as a usurpation by Parliament of powers not belonging to it, and an infraction of rights secured to the Colonies; and, secondly, as a denial of Trial by Jury in certain cases of property.”