U.S. Rep. C. L. Vallandigham, [Speaking of the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus] “every other right and privilege of the Constitution and of the common law remains intact, including the right to resist the wrong-doer or trespasser,
who, without due authority, would violate your person, or enter your
house, which is your castle . . . . secure us in our persons, our
houses, our papers, and our effects; leave us arms, not for resistance to law or against rightful authority, but to defend ourselves
from outrage and violence; give us free speech and a free press; the
right peaceably to assemble; and above all, free and undisturbed
elections and the ballot”, Feb. 23, 1863
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