Charles Sumner: “It is distinctly proclaimed by the Slave Power, that no person can…”

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It is distinctly proclaimed by the Slave Power, that no person can receive its support who is known to be against the extension of Slavery.

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Massachusetts

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He points out that the Slave Power demands loyalty only from those who support the extension of slavery.

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

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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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

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Charles Sumner: “It is distinctly proclaimed by the Slave Power, that no person can receive its support who is known to be against the…”