 | Edward A. Pollard - History - 2004 - 760 pages
...adopting the language of Daniel Webster, we declare, ' it is the ancient and undoubted prerogative of this people to canvass public measures and the merits of public men.' It ARREST OF VALLANDIGHAM. 467 expressions of public indignation. A Democratic meeting in New Jersey resolved... | |
 | Indiana. General Assembly. House, Indiana. General Assembly. House of Representatives - 1863 - 834 pages
...maintain the right of such discussion to its full extent. Sentiments lately sprung up, and now growing, render it necessary to be explicit on this point....of this people to canvass public measures and the merit of public men. It is a home-bred right, a fireside privilege. It has been enjoyed in every house,... | |
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homebred right," a fire-side privilege. It hath ever been enjoyed in every house, cottage and cabin in the nation. It is not to be drawn into controversy. It is as undoubted as the right of breathing the air, or walking on the earth. 
