Certainly it could be no justification of the vindictive arrest and bail with which the proceedings began, and it is frightful that it should be made the pretence for a sentence of two year’ imprisonment and twenty thousand dollar’ fine.
Sumner condemns the harsh penalties imposed in the case as unjustifiable.
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