Charles Sumner: “The apparent contests of principle are made subservient to the…”

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The apparent contests of principle are made subservient to the contests of interest, and the latter is pursued to the neglect of the former.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that the pursuit of personal interests often overshadows genuine political principles.

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Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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

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Charles Sumner: “The apparent contests of principle are made subservient to the contests of interest, and the latter is pursued to the…”