Charles Sumner: “The charge to the contrary, so vehemently repeated, seems to reflect…”

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The charge to the contrary, so vehemently repeated, seems to reflect the character of those who make it,--except that many repeat it by rote.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques those who falsely accuse him of political inconsistency, suggesting their motives are questionable.

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Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “The charge to the contrary, so vehemently repeated, seems to reflect the character of those who make it,--except that…”