Charles Sumner: “Against this interpretation, so overpowering in reason and authority…”

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Against this interpretation, so overpowering in reason and authority, it is no objection that thus far Slavery has prevailed.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that the historical prevalence of slavery does not invalidate the compelling reasoning against it.

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “Against this interpretation, so overpowering in reason and authority, it is no objection that thus far Slavery has…”