June 17, 1857, Gerrit Smith: “They did not say, “The right of the people except slaves,” but “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

New-York Daily Tribune, Gerrit Smith: “They did not say, “The right of the people except slaves,” but “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” It is superfluous to remark that the masters will throw down their whips whenever Government shall obey the Constitution and protect the slaves in taking up their muskets. . . .”, July 29, 1857