Reclamation Of Fugitives From Service An Argument For The Defendant, Submitted To The Supreme Court Of The United States, In The Case Of Wharton Jones Vs. John Vanzandt (1847)

Reclamation of Fugitives from Service: An Argument for the Defendant, Submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Wharton Jones vs. John Vanzandt (1847) is a legal document written by Salmon Portland Chase. The book presents an argument defending Wharton Jones, who was accused of harboring a fugitive slave named John Vanzandt. The case was brought before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1847. Chase's argument focuses on the unconstitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, which allowed slave owners to reclaim runaway slaves. He argues that the law violates the fundamental principles of the Constitution, including the right to due process and the prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures. Chase also argues that the law is morally wrong and goes against the principles of justice and humanity. The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal and moral arguments against the Fugitive Slave Act and is an important historical document in the fight against slavery in the United States.At The December Term, 1846.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.