Charles Sumner: “He now makes a kindred effort, seeking to introduce into the Union a…”

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He now makes a kindred effort, seeking to introduce into the Union a State which defies the first principle of Human Rights.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner criticizes the introduction of a state that violates fundamental human rights.

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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

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

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “He now makes a kindred effort, seeking to introduce into the Union a State which defies the first principle of Human…”