And for any government to forbid him to do so, or to obstruct his doing so, or to punish him for doing so, is a violation of his natural right of purchasing property of whom he pleases, and from such motives as he pleases.
Spooner argues that government interference in trade violates natural rights.
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And the right is practically established only when and because the government, no longer exists to call it in question.
That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation.
Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?
It was simply, that they would neither convict the innocent, nor acquit the guilty.