Charles Sumner: “It puts forth the hideous effrontery, that Slavery can go to all newly…”

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It puts forth the hideous effrontery, that Slavery can go to all newly acquired territories, and have the protection of the national flag.

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Massachusetts

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Here, Sumner denounces the idea that slavery should be allowed in newly acquired territories.

More from Charles Sumner

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

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

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

Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.

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Charles Sumner: “It puts forth the hideous effrontery, that Slavery can go to all newly acquired territories, and have the protection of…”