Judge Douglas--The Bill of Indictment: Speech by Carl Schurz, Delivered at the Cooper Institute, New-York, September 13, 1860.

The speech by Carl Schurz, delivered at the Cooper Institute, critiques Judge Stephen A. Douglas's political actions and positions leading up to the 1860 election. Schurz passionately argues against Douglas's stance on slavery and its implications for the nation, outlining a bill of indictment that highlights moral and political failures. The address serves as a rallying cry for those opposing the expansion of slavery, emphasizing the urgency of the moment in American history and calling for a principled stand against injustice.