Speech of Mr. Cushing, of Massachusetts, on the Right of Petition, : (Registro nro. 55374)
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| Personal name | Cushing, Caleb, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1800-1879 |
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| Title | Speech of Mr. Cushing, of Massachusetts, on the Right of Petition, : |
| Remainder of title | 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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| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2004 |
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| General note | Release date is 2004-11-09 |
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| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Curtis Weyant, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed<br/>Proofreading Team. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "Speech of Mr. Cushing, of Massachusetts, on the Right of Petition" by Caleb Cushing is a historical speech delivered in the House of Representatives in the early 19th century. This document addresses the critical issue of the right to petition the government, particularly in the context of petitions advocating for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the District of Columbia. Written during a period marked by intense debate over slavery, the speech underscores the fundamental democratic principle that citizens have the inherent right to voice their grievances and seek redress from their government. In his speech, Cushing emphasizes that the right of petition is not a privilege granted by Congress but a pre-existing right protected by the Constitution. He argues that the House has a responsibility to receive and consider petitions respectfully, regardless of the subject matter. Cushing recounts the legislative history regarding similar petitions and highlights how previous Congresses have engaged with such issues without denying the right of petition. He warns against the consequences of refusing to hear these petitions, suggesting that suppression only fuels further agitation. Throughout, Cushing appeals to the members of Congress to uphold democratic values and protect the rights of their constituents, ultimately inviting the public to hold representatives accountable for their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Uncontrolled term | Slavery -- United States -- Speeches in Congress |
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| Uncontrolled term | Slavery -- Washington (D.C.) |
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| Uncontrolled term | Petition, Right of |
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