Charles Sumner: “In the event of controversy between these different jurisdictions, the…”

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In the event of controversy between these different jurisdictions, the Municipal Law establishes a judicial tribunal, and not War, as arbiter.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that municipal law should resolve disputes rather than resorting to war, emphasizing judicial processes.

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Charles Sumner: “In the event of controversy between these different jurisdictions, the Municipal Law establishes a judicial tribunal…”