Gerrit Smith

Politician

1797-03-06

Books by Gerrit Smith

Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress, 1853-'4
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Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress
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Speech of Gerrit Smith, on the Country, Delivered at the Cooper Institute, New York, December 21, 1862
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I do not subscribe to the doctrine that the people are the slaves and property of their government. I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government.
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Truth and mercy require the exertion - never the suppression, of man's noble rights and powers.
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There is one class of men, whom it especially behoves to be tenacious of the right of free discussion. I mean the poor.
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There is room in our ranks for the old and decrepit, as well as the young and vigorous.
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But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.
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I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society.
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