It is not merely a Rebellion, but it is a Rebellion begun in conspiracy; nor, in all history, ancient or modern, is there any record of conspiracy so vast and so wicked, ranging over such spaces both of time and territory, and forecasting such results.
Sumner characterizes the rebellion as not just a revolt but a conspiracy of unprecedented scale and wickedness in history.
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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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