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Editorial
October 6, 1860
Semi Weekly Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
An editorial highlights Hon. L.D. Campbell's strong opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law as a model for the Bell-Everett campaign, then questions whether presidential candidate John Bell supports amending the law to allow trial by jury for captured fugitives, citing Ohio newspaper reports.
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THE MODEL BELL-EVERETT MAN.—The Hon. L. D. Campbell, whose oratorical services are at present in demand among those whose creed is "the Constitution, the Union, and enforcement of the laws," is the author of the following "sentiment:"
"As to the fugitive slave law, I condemn and denounce it on all occasions. I am against its iniquitous and unjust provisions, and all men who sustain it! It is the greatest outrage ever perpetrated upon liberty. It would trample it under foot. I have no right to dictate to others, but, for myself, I say I will utterly disregard its obligations, and will never cease my opposition until it is wiped from our statute books. This is the position I took in the few speeches I have made before the election, and in maintaining it hereafter, I shall not stop to inquire what effect my course will have upon my success as a politician. Political success has no charms for me, when purchased at the sacrifice of justice and right."
INFORMATION WANTED.—We find the following in the telegraph column of the Banner and Patriot of yesterday:
Bell and Everett Meeting.
COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 4.—There is a large Bell and Everett meeting here to-night. Hon. L. D. Campbell is speaking in front of the State House. Gen. Leslie Combs will follow him. It is a larger gathering of the people than any occasion of the kind since 1856. Great enthusiasm prevails.
The next is from the Union and American of the 29th of August:
Mr. Bell and the Fugitive Slave Law.—At the State Convention of the Bell party in Ohio, the Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, the leader of the party in that State, made a speech, in which he "commended Bell and Everett, and intimated that in the case of Bell's election to the Presidency, captured fugitive slaves might have the right of trial by jury. Mr. Bell having at some time hinted that he was in favor of according such a right."
We want to know if Mr. Bell's Ohio partizan represented him correctly. Would he favor amending the Fugitive Slave Law so as to give the escaped slave a trial by jury, in the State where arrested?—Union and American, Sept. 7.
"As to the fugitive slave law, I condemn and denounce it on all occasions. I am against its iniquitous and unjust provisions, and all men who sustain it! It is the greatest outrage ever perpetrated upon liberty. It would trample it under foot. I have no right to dictate to others, but, for myself, I say I will utterly disregard its obligations, and will never cease my opposition until it is wiped from our statute books. This is the position I took in the few speeches I have made before the election, and in maintaining it hereafter, I shall not stop to inquire what effect my course will have upon my success as a politician. Political success has no charms for me, when purchased at the sacrifice of justice and right."
INFORMATION WANTED.—We find the following in the telegraph column of the Banner and Patriot of yesterday:
Bell and Everett Meeting.
COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 4.—There is a large Bell and Everett meeting here to-night. Hon. L. D. Campbell is speaking in front of the State House. Gen. Leslie Combs will follow him. It is a larger gathering of the people than any occasion of the kind since 1856. Great enthusiasm prevails.
The next is from the Union and American of the 29th of August:
Mr. Bell and the Fugitive Slave Law.—At the State Convention of the Bell party in Ohio, the Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, the leader of the party in that State, made a speech, in which he "commended Bell and Everett, and intimated that in the case of Bell's election to the Presidency, captured fugitive slaves might have the right of trial by jury. Mr. Bell having at some time hinted that he was in favor of according such a right."
We want to know if Mr. Bell's Ohio partizan represented him correctly. Would he favor amending the Fugitive Slave Law so as to give the escaped slave a trial by jury, in the State where arrested?—Union and American, Sept. 7.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Fugitive Slave Law
Bell Everett
L D Campbell
Trial By Jury
Ohio Convention
Political Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. L. D. Campbell
John Bell
Edward Everett
Gen. Leslie Combs
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To The Fugitive Slave Law In Bell Everett Campaign
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Fugitive Slave Law, Questioning Bell's Position
Key Figures
Hon. L. D. Campbell
John Bell
Edward Everett
Gen. Leslie Combs
Key Arguments
Campbell Condemns The Fugitive Slave Law As An Outrage On Liberty
Campbell Vows To Disregard And Oppose The Law Regardless Of Political Cost
Campbell Commends Bell And Everett While Suggesting Possible Trial By Jury For Fugitives Under Bell
Questions Whether Bell Supports Amending The Law For Jury Trials