Charles Sumner: “I have heard but one opinion of these speeches from every side…”

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I have heard but one opinion of these speeches from every side: indeed, there can be but one,--that which expresses unmingled admiration and delight.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner conveys a unanimous admiration for a series of speeches, highlighting their powerful impact on the audience.

More from Charles Sumner

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

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “I have heard but one opinion of these speeches from every side: indeed, there can be but one,--that which expresses…”