Charles Sumner: “Such is a plain statement of facts, which I make in no spirit of…”

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Such is a plain statement of facts, which I make in no spirit of personal criticism, but simply that you may see the occasion for the proposed rule.

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He presents a straightforward account of facts to illustrate the need for the proposed rule, avoiding personal criticism.

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

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

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