On the record
Any person claimed as a fugitive slave might invoke this Trial as a sacred right.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner argues that any person claimed as a fugitive slave had the right to a fair trial.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Other voices in this conversation
