On the record
I do not hesitate to say, that I object to the Jeffersonian Ordinance, even if presented here in its original text.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner expresses his strong opposition to the Jeffersonian Ordinance, indicating his commitment to principles of justice.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Other voices in this conversation
