The rule is fixed and positive; and I now have no hesitation in declaring that it will be the duty of the judge, on a writ of Habeas Corpus, as soon as this Senate closes its session, to set these prisoners at liberty, unless the Senate has the good sense in advance to authorize their discharge.
Sumner outlines the duty of judges regarding the release of prisoners after the Senate session ends.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.
Other voices in this conversation
