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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 40: outrages in Kansas.—speech on Kansas.—the Brooks assault.—1855-1856. (search)
elf, a gross breach of parliamentary privilege, a ruthless attack upon the liberty of speech, an outrage of the decencies of civilized life, and an indignity to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,— approving at the same time the senator's manliness and courage in his earnest and fearless declaration of free principles, and his defence of human rights and free territory. The legislatures of Rhode Island and Connecticut, The resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut were reported by 0. S. Ferry, afterwards United States senator. both in session, at once responded to the action of Massachusetts in resolutions which were presented to Congress. The Legislature of Vermont, when it next met, denounced the assault, and gave an unqualified approval to the sentiments and doctrines of Sumner's speech. the governor of New York communicated to him the sympathies of the people of that State. The public indignation found expression in meetings of citizens through the free States, as well