Charles Sumner: “It is vain to say that the Territories are protected in any form…”

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It is vain to say that the Territories are protected in any form, whether by the Constitution, public opinion, or the inherent strength of Freedom.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner challenges the belief that the Territories are safe from slavery without active protection.

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Charles Sumner: “It is vain to say that the Territories are protected in any form, whether by the Constitution, public opinion, or the…”