02357cam a22003253u 4500 13987 UtSlPG 20260610133330.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11008390 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Hossack, John, 1806-1891 Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law : Before Judge Drummond, Of The United States District Court, Chicago, Ill. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-09 Produced by Curtis Weyant, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) Original publication data not identified Slavery -- United States United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13987 55375 55375