On the record
It is clear, beyond contradiction, that the Prohibition of Slavery in this Territory was not superseded, or in any way contravened, by the Slavery Acts of 1850.
Source
gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is clear, beyond contradiction, that the Prohibition of Slavery in this Territory was not superseded, or in any way…”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner asserts that the prohibition of slavery in the territory remains intact despite the 1850 slavery acts.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.
Other voices in this conversation
