Charles Sumner: “If we do not overflow toward the former with the same indignation…”

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If we do not overflow toward the former with the same indignation which we feel for the latter, it is because its absurdity awakens our contempt.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses the need for equal outrage towards absurdities in both slavery and secession.

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

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

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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