Charles Sumner: “Let it shine, until the Republic has completely dispelled that…”

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Let it shine, until the Republic has completely dispelled that disgusting pretension which is at once a stupendous monopoly and an impious caste.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner calls for the principles of freedom and equality to prevail over oppressive systems.

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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “Let it shine, until the Republic has completely dispelled that disgusting pretension which is at once a stupendous…”