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The Constitution says nothing about contempt or punishment for contempt.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The Constitution says nothing about contempt or punishment for contempt.”
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Sumner points out a gap in the Constitution regarding contempt and its punishment.
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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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