Charles Sumner: “The desperate means enlisted by such a cause could be encountered only…”

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The desperate means enlisted by such a cause could be encountered only by the most strenuous exertions in the name of Country and of Human Rights.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner calls for vigorous efforts to combat the forces of slavery in defense of human rights.

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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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

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Charles Sumner: “The desperate means enlisted by such a cause could be encountered only by the most strenuous exertions in the name of…”