The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims - Couverture souple

May, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1432552333 ISBN 13 : 9781432552336

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims is a historical account of the controversial legislation that was passed in the United States in 1850. Written by Samuel May, a prominent abolitionist and social reformer, the book provides a detailed analysis of the law and its impact on the lives of enslaved individuals and their allies.The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was designed to strengthen the institution of slavery by making it easier for slave owners to reclaim their escaped slaves. The law mandated that any person accused of being a runaway slave had to be returned to their owner, regardless of whether they had been living as a free person for years. The law also imposed heavy fines and jail sentences on anyone who aided or harbored a fugitive slave.May's book explores the human toll of the law, describing the experiences of enslaved individuals who were captured and returned to bondage, as well as the efforts of abolitionists and other activists to resist the law and protect those who had escaped slavery. May's account is based on extensive research, including interviews with former slaves and their allies, as well as legal documents and other primary sources.Throughout the book, May emphasizes the cruelty and injustice of the Fugitive Slave Law, arguing that it was a clear violation of basic human rights and a stain on the moral character of the United States. Despite its controversial subject matter, The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history and the struggle for freedom and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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State or Territory from whence he or she may have escaped, using such reasonable force or restraint as may be necessary under the circumstancesof the case. 11 In no trial or hearing under this act shall the testimony of such alleged fugitive be admitted in evidence. All molestation of the claimant, in the removal of his slave, by any process issued by any court, judge, magistrate, or other person whomsoever to be prevented. Sect. 7. A ny person obstructing the arrest of a fugitive, or attempting his or her rescue, or aiding him or her to escape, or harboring and concealing a fugitive, knowing him to be such, shall be subject to a fine of not exceeding one thousand dollars, and to be imprisoned not exceeding six months, and shall also forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars for each fugitive so lost. Sect. 8. Marshals, deputies, clerks, and special officers to receive usual fees ;C ommissioners to receive ten dollars, if fugitive is given up to claimant; otherwise, five dollars ;to be paid by claimant. Sect. 9. If claimant make affidavit that he fears a rescue of such fugitive from his possession, the officer making the arrest to retain him in custody, and Mto remove him to the State whence he fled. Said officer to employ so many persons as he may deem necessary. A ll, while so employed, to be paid out of the Treasury of the United States. Sect. 10. T his Section provides an additional and wholly distinct method for the capture of a fugitive; andy it may be added, one of the loosest and most extraordinary that ever appeared on the pages of Statute book. A ny person, from whom one held to service or labor has escaped, upon making satisfactory proof of such escape before any court of record, or judge thereof in vacation, a record of matters so proved shall be made by such court, or judge, and also a description of the person escaping,. with such conveni
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432552333
• ISBN 13: 9781432552336
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 172
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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