Speech of Mr. Cushing, of Massachusetts, on the Right of Petition,: As Connected with Petitions for the Abolition of Slavery and the Slave Trade: In the District of Columbia. in the House of Representatives, January 25, 1836.
Speech of Mr. Cushing, of Massachusetts, on the Right of Petition,: As Connected with Petitions for the Abolition of Slavery and the Slave Trade: In the District of Columbia. in the House of Representatives, January 25, 1836.
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Caleb Cushing's speech, delivered in the House of Representatives on January 25, 1836, addresses the right of petition in relation to abolitionist petitions concerning slavery and the slave trade in Washington, D.C. Cushing argues that the right to petition is a constitutional guarantee, not a privilege granted by Congress. He emphasizes the importance of respecting and considering all petitions, warning that suppression only intensifies public agitation. This historical document highlights the democratic principles of accountability and citizen engagement during a contentious period in American history.
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