I may be mistaken, Sir, but I think it difficult to read this proposition without being painfully impressed by the discord and defilement it will introduce into the National Constitution, having among specific objects the guaranty of a republican form of government.
Sumner warns about the negative implications of a proposed constitutional change that could disrupt national unity.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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