Charles Sumner: “On the contrary, this very bill asserts in positive terms “the…”

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On the contrary, this very bill asserts in positive terms “the paramount authority of the United States.” Surely this is enough.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of recognizing the United States' authority as stated in the bill.

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