It is easy for Senators who have upheld Slavery to uphold that interpretation of the Constitution which was the constant ally of Slavery; but it is incomprehensible how Senators fresh from the great battle with Slavery should continue in dalliance with the constant ally.
Sumner criticizes senators who, despite opposing slavery, still support interpretations of the Constitution that favor state rights.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.
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