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In this spirit I offer a sincere tribute to a departed Senator, who, amid the perturbations of the times, trod his way with independent step, and won even from opponents the palm of character.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “In this spirit I offer a sincere tribute to a departed Senator, who, amid the perturbations of the times, trod his way…”
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Sumner pays tribute to a fellow Senator for his independent character during tumultuous times.
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