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LoC No.: 11008390

Title: Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law
Before Judge Drummond, Of The United States District Court, Chicago, Ill.

Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the tumultuous period leading up to the American Civil War. The book consists of a powerful speech delivered by John Hossack, an abolitionist who was convicted for aiding a fugitive slave. The text serves as a passionate argument against the Fugitive Slave Law, highlighting themes of justice, morality, and human rights. In his speech, Hossack fervently defends his actions and condemns the Fugitive Slave Law as both unjust and unconstitutional. Drawing on his own experiences as a foreign immigrant seeking freedom and opportunity in America, he articulates his deep empathy for oppressed individuals, particularly those subjected to slavery. Hossack emphasizes that true Americans should uphold the ideals of liberty and justice enshrined in the Constitution, rather than participate in the enforcement of wicked laws that serve to oppress others. His powerful rhetoric not only advocates for the rights of fugitive slaves but also calls for a moral awakening among the citizens of the North to resist the institution of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hossack, John, 1806-1891

EBook No.: 13987

Published: Nov 9, 2004

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850)

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11008390

Title: Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law
Before Judge Drummond, Of The United States District Court, Chicago, Ill.

Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the tumultuous period leading up to the American Civil War. The book consists of a powerful speech delivered by John Hossack, an abolitionist who was convicted for aiding a fugitive slave. The text serves as a passionate argument against the Fugitive Slave Law, highlighting themes of justice, morality, and human rights. In his speech, Hossack fervently defends his actions and condemns the Fugitive Slave Law as both unjust and unconstitutional. Drawing on his own experiences as a foreign immigrant seeking freedom and opportunity in America, he articulates his deep empathy for oppressed individuals, particularly those subjected to slavery. Hossack emphasizes that true Americans should uphold the ideals of liberty and justice enshrined in the Constitution, rather than participate in the enforcement of wicked laws that serve to oppress others. His powerful rhetoric not only advocates for the rights of fugitive slaves but also calls for a moral awakening among the citizens of the North to resist the institution of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hossack, John, 1806-1891

EBook No.: 13987

Published: Nov 9, 2004

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850)

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.