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A governor from Europe, nominated by a crown, is a constant witness against these fundamental principles.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “A governor from Europe, nominated by a crown, is a constant witness against these fundamental principles.”
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Sumner critiques the idea of a European governor in the context of fundamental democratic principles.
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