That Constitution provides for organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia, and gives Congress full power over the subject,--in which particular, be it observed, it is clearly distinguishable from that of fugitive slaves, over whom no such power is given.
Sumner explains the constitutional powers granted to Congress regarding the militia, distinguishing it from fugitive slave laws.
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