(1868.)
Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus--Precedent Established by the
Revolutionary Fathers--Committees of Safety appointed by the
Continental Congress--Arrest of Disaffected Persons in Pennsylvania
and Delaware--Interference with Elections--Resolution of Continental
Congress with respect to Citizens who Opposed the sending of Deputies
to the Convention of New York--Penalty for refusing to take Continental
Money or Pray for the American Cause--Habeas Corpus Suspended during the
Revolution--Interference with Freedom of the Press--Negroes Freed and
allowed to Fight in the Continental Army--Crispus Attacks--An Abolition
Document issued by Andrew Jackson--Majority rule--Slavery and the
Rebellion--Tribute to General Grant.